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

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

How does experience change An Assistant's salary?

An Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,408 for beginners, reaching about $59,523 at mid-level, and approach $60,563 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant?

Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant roles are District of Columbia $63,564, California $63,323, Massachusetts $62,479. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Physician Assistant - Cardiology: $121,566; Physician Assistant - Clinic: $121,566; Pathology Assistant: $79,104; Telemedicine Assistant: $76,679; Actuarial Assistant: $70,699.

Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant in Rhode Island is $59,523 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,027
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,965 to $61,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,905

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Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,881	$5,157	$1,190	$30
Average	$59,523	$4,960	$1,145	$29
25th Percentile	$53,965	$4,497	$1,038	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Salaries

An 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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant	$57,408
Intermediate Level Assistant	$57,584
Senior Level Assistant	$59,523
Specialist Level Assistant	$60,494
Expert Level Assistant	$60,563

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

District of Columbia: $63,564.
California: $63,323.
Massachusetts: $62,479.

District of Columbia $63,564 California $63,323 Massachusetts $62,479 Washington $62,250 New Jersey $62,227 Alaska $62,146 Connecticut $61,354 New York $61,033

Hawaii $60,005 Rhode Island $59,523 Maryland $59,196 Minnesota $58,748 Colorado $58,576 Illinois $58,518 Oregon $58,300 Delaware $58,139

New Hampshire $58,038 Virginia $57,812 Pennsylvania $57,152 Nevada $56,819 North Dakota $56,710 Michigan $56,537 Wisconsin $56,474 Vermont $56,348

Texas $55,998 Maine $55,975 Arizona $55,940 Ohio $55,900 Georgia $55,372 Indiana $55,108 Wyoming $55,056 Utah $54,976

Iowa $54,941 Kansas $54,666 Louisiana $54,586 North Carolina $54,557 Missouri $54,545 Florida $54,321 Montana $54,201 Nebraska $54,086

Kentucky $54,023 South Carolina $53,793 Tennessee $53,650 Idaho $53,592 New Mexico $53,173 Oklahoma $53,081 Alabama $52,743 South Dakota $52,174

Arkansas $51,864 West Virginia $51,698 Mississippi $51,198

Top Paying Cities for 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: $60,499
Albion: $59,494
Ashaway: $60,728

Adamsville, RI $60,499 Albion, RI $59,494 Ashaway, RI $60,728 Barrington, RI $59,494 Block Island, RI $60,413 Bradford, RI $60,688 Bristol, RI $59,437 Carolina, RI $60,194

Charlestown, RI $60,258 Chepachet, RI $59,379 Clayville, RI $59,437 Coventry, RI $59,379 West Greenwich, RI $59,339 East Greenwich, RI $59,419 Exeter, RI $60,688 Fiskeville, RI $59,494

Forestdale, RI $59,437 Foster, RI $59,339 Glendale, RI $59,339 Greene, RI $60,005 Greenville, RI $59,494 Harmony, RI $59,477 Harrisville, RI $59,379 Hope, RI $59,494

Hope Valley, RI $60,728 Hopkinton, RI $60,746 Jamestown, RI $60,137 Kenyon, RI $60,671 Little Compton, RI $60,476 Manville, RI $59,494 Mapleville, RI $59,339 Newport, RI $60,149

Middletown, RI $60,401 North Kingstown, RI $59,322 North Scituate, RI $59,477 Oakland, RI $59,396 Pascoag, RI $59,362 Pawtucket, RI $59,494 Central Falls, RI $59,494 Cumberland, RI $59,494

Lincoln, RI $59,494 Portsmouth, RI $59,907 Prudence Island, RI $59,379 Rockville, RI $60,746 Saunderstown, RI $60,172 Shannock, RI $60,654 Slatersville, RI $59,437 Slocum, RI $60,172

Tiverton, RI $60,516 Wakefield, RI $60,108 Kingston, RI $60,120 Narragansett, RI $60,131 Peace Dale, RI $60,108 Warren, RI $59,477 Warwick, RI $59,494 Westerly, RI $60,763

West Kingston, RI $60,154 West Warwick, RI $59,494 Wood River Junction, RI $60,688 Woonsocket, RI $59,437 North Smithfield, RI $59,477 Wyoming, RI $60,671 Providence, RI $59,494 Cranston, RI $59,494

North Providence, RI $59,494 East Providence, RI $59,494 Riverside, RI $59,494 Rumford, RI $59,494 Smithfield, RI $59,494 Johnston, RI $59,494

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

Understanding how an 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 March 01, 2026

$53,965

Average $59,523/year

$61,881

$4,497

Average $4,960/month

$5,157

$1,038

Average $1,145/week

$1,190

$26

Average $29/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,881	$5,157	$1,190	$30
Average	$59,523	$4,960	$1,145	$29
25th Percentile	$53,965	$4,497	$1,038	$26

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