Workers Compensation Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Workers Compensation Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Workers Compensation Assistant in the United States is $110,936 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,110
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,525 to $115,738
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,509
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Workers Compensation Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $115,738 $9,645 $2,226 $56
Average $110,936 $9,245 $2,133 $53
25th Percentile $106,525 $8,877 $2,049 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Workers Compensation Assistant Salaries

A Workers Compensation 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Workers Compensation 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 Workers Compensation Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $122,828.
  • California: $122,362.
  • Massachusetts: $120,732.

Top Paying Cities for Workers Compensation 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:

  • San Jose: $139,924
  • San Francisco: $138,392
  • Oakland: $135,475

What Skills Can Increase a Workers Compensation Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 13.57% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 13.57%
Accounts Receivable 1.81%
PowerPoint 1.81%
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 Workers Compensation Assistant's salary.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Root Cause Analysis
$127,576
15%
Commitment
$119,811
8%
Collaborating
$118,702
7%
Effective Communication
$116,483
5%
Presentation
$116,483
5%
Employee Relations
$116,483
5%
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How Education impacts a Workers Compensation Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Workers Compensation Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Workers Compensation Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $111,326 and $120,076).

Workers Compensation Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Workers Compensation Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 27.4%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 47.9%
Masters 13.7%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Workers Compensation Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Workers Compensation 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Workers Compensation Assistant

Salaries for a Workers Compensation Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $110,965 in 2023 to around $111,105 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Workers Compensation Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Workers Compensation Assistant Over Time

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