What are the main factors that influence a Processing Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Processing Assistant's salary?

A Processing Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $90,219 for beginners, reaching about $92,132 at mid-level, and approach $93,279 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Processing Assistant?

Processing Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Processing Assistant roles are District of Columbia $95,202, California $94,841, Massachusetts $93,577. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Processing Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Processing Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Processing Manager: $60,916; Laboratory Processing Assistant: $58,188; Administrative Processing Assistant: $53,799; Electronic Payments Processing Assistant: $51,910; Assistant Processing Officer: $50,440.

Processing Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Processing Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Processing Assistant in Rhode Island is $89,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Processing Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,960
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,445 to $96,378
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,430

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Processing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,378	$8,032	$1,853	$46
Average	$89,149	$7,429	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,445	$6,787	$1,566	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Processing Assistant Salaries

A Processing Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Processing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Processing Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $90,219
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,754
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,132
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,050
Expert (over 8 years): $93,279

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Processing Assistant	$90,219
Intermediate Level Processing Assistant	$90,754
Senior Level Processing Assistant	$92,132
Specialist Level Processing Assistant	$93,050
Expert Level Processing Assistant	$93,279

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How Do Processing Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Processing Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,202.
California: $94,841.
Massachusetts: $93,577.

District of Columbia $95,202 California $94,841 Massachusetts $93,577 Washington $93,233 New Jersey $93,199 Alaska $93,079 Connecticut $91,892 New York $91,410

Hawaii $89,871 Rhode Island $89,149 Maryland $88,659 Minnesota $87,988 Colorado $87,730 Illinois $87,644 Oregon $87,318 Delaware $87,077

New Hampshire $86,925 Virginia $86,587 Pennsylvania $85,598 Nevada $85,099 North Dakota $84,936 Michigan $84,678 Wisconsin $84,583 Vermont $84,394

Texas $83,870 Maine $83,835 Arizona $83,784 Ohio $83,723 Georgia $82,932 Indiana $82,537 Wyoming $82,459 Utah $82,339

Iowa $82,287 Kansas $81,875 Louisiana $81,754 North Carolina $81,711 Missouri $81,694 Florida $81,359 Montana $81,178 Nebraska $81,006

Kentucky $80,912 South Carolina $80,568 Tennessee $80,353 Idaho $80,267 New Mexico $79,639 Oklahoma $79,502 Alabama $78,994 South Dakota $78,143

Arkansas $77,679 West Virginia $77,429 Mississippi $76,681

Top Paying Cities for Processing Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $90,611
Albion: $89,106
Ashaway: $90,955

Adamsville, RI $90,611 Albion, RI $89,106 Ashaway, RI $90,955 Barrington, RI $89,106 Block Island, RI $90,482 Bradford, RI $90,895 Bristol, RI $89,020 Carolina, RI $90,155

Charlestown, RI $90,250 Chepachet, RI $88,934 Clayville, RI $89,020 Coventry, RI $88,934 West Greenwich, RI $88,874 East Greenwich, RI $88,994 Exeter, RI $90,895 Fiskeville, RI $89,106

Forestdale, RI $89,020 Foster, RI $88,874 Glendale, RI $88,874 Greene, RI $89,871 Greenville, RI $89,106 Harmony, RI $89,080 Harrisville, RI $88,934 Hope, RI $89,106

Hope Valley, RI $90,955 Hopkinton, RI $90,981 Jamestown, RI $90,069 Kenyon, RI $90,869 Little Compton, RI $90,576 Manville, RI $89,106 Mapleville, RI $88,874 Newport, RI $90,086

Middletown, RI $90,465 North Kingstown, RI $88,848 North Scituate, RI $89,080 Oakland, RI $88,960 Pascoag, RI $88,908 Pawtucket, RI $89,106 Central Falls, RI $89,106 Cumberland, RI $89,106

Lincoln, RI $89,106 Portsmouth, RI $89,725 Prudence Island, RI $88,934 Rockville, RI $90,981 Saunderstown, RI $90,121 Shannock, RI $90,843 Slatersville, RI $89,020 Slocum, RI $90,121

Tiverton, RI $90,637 Wakefield, RI $90,026 Kingston, RI $90,043 Narragansett, RI $90,060 Peace Dale, RI $90,026 Warren, RI $89,080 Warwick, RI $89,106 Westerly, RI $91,006

West Kingston, RI $90,095 West Warwick, RI $89,106 Wood River Junction, RI $90,895 Woonsocket, RI $89,020 North Smithfield, RI $89,080 Wyoming, RI $90,869 Providence, RI $89,106 Cranston, RI $89,106

North Providence, RI $89,106 East Providence, RI $89,106 Riverside, RI $89,106 Rumford, RI $89,106 Smithfield, RI $89,106 Johnston, RI $89,106

Processing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Processing Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$81,445

Average $89,149/year

$96,378

$6,787

Average $7,429/month

$8,032

$1,566

Average $1,714/week

$1,853

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,378	$8,032	$1,853	$46
Average	$89,149	$7,429	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,445	$6,787	$1,566	$39

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