Site Assessor Salary in the United States

How much does a Site Assessor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Site Assessor in the United States is $63,438 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,056
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,216 to $70,566
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,641
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Site Assessor Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $70,566 $5,881 $1,357 $34
Average $63,438 $5,287 $1,220 $30
25th Percentile $56,216 $4,685 $1,081 $27

Key Factors That Influence Site Assessor Salaries

A Site Assessor'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Site Assessor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Site Assessor'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): $64,943
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,770
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,523
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,758
  • Expert (over 8 years): $124,536
Levels Salary
Site Asse... Level Site Assessor$64,943
Employee ... Level Site Assessor$83,770
Employee ... Level Site Assessor$101,523
Employee ... Level Site Assessor$115,758
Employee ... Level Site Assessor$124,536
$64,943 0 yr
$83,770 < 2 yrs
$101,523 2-4 yrs
$115,758 5-8 yrs
$124,536 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Site Assessor 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 Site Assessors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,239.
  • California: $69,972.
  • Massachusetts: $69,040.

Top Paying Cities for Site Assessors

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:

  • San Jose: $80,015
  • San Francisco: $79,139
  • Oakland: $77,471

What Skills Can Increase a Site Assessor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 3.78% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • Employee Engagement (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): Employee engagement is a fundamental concept in the effort to understand and describe, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the nature of the relationship between an organization and its employees. An "engaged employee" is defined as one who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work and so takes positive action to further the organization's reputation and interests. An engaged employee has a positive attitude towards the organization and its values. In contrast, a disengaged employee may range from someone doing the bare minimum at work (aka 'coasting'), up to an employee who is actively damaging the company's work output and reputation. An organization with "high" employee engagement might therefore be expected to outperform those with "low" employee engagement. Employee engagement first appeared as a concept in management theory in the 1990s, becoming widespread in management practice in the 2000s, but it remains contested. It stands in an unspecified relationship to earlier constructs such as morale and job satisfaction. Despite academic critiques, employee engagement practices are well established in the management of human resources and of internal communications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 3.78%
Food Safety 2.38%
Employee Engagement 1.16%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Site Assessor's salary.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Microsoft Outlook: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resource Management
$74,223
17%
Insight
$72,320
14%
Microsoft Outlook
$71,685
13%
Analysis
$70,417
11%
Collaboration
$69,782
10%
Project Management
$69,148
9%
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Site Assessor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Site Assessor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Site Assessor positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Site Assessor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Site Assessor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$79,298$38.025%
Internet$76,126$37.020%
Software & Networking$76,126$37.020%
Aerospace & Defense$72,954$35.015%
Energy & Utilities$69,782$34.010%

How Education impacts a Site Assessor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Site Assessors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Site Assessor with a Associate's Degree is between $61,314 and $66,243).

Site Assessor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Site Assessor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 8.4%
Associates 5.6%
Bachelors 52.4%
Masters 31.5%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Site Assessor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Site Assessor'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Site Assessor

Salaries for a Site Assessor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,335 in 2023 to around $59,245 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Site Assessor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Site Assessor Over Time

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2024 $59,721
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Most common benefits for Site Assessor

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FAQ about Site Assessor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Site Assessor?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Site Assessor roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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