Assistant Ed Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Ed make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Ed in the United States is $42,751 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,037
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,711 to $47,612
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,033
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Assistant Ed Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,612 $3,968 $916 $23
Average $42,751 $3,563 $822 $21
25th Percentile $38,711 $3,226 $744 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Ed Salaries

An Assistant Ed'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 Assistant Ed Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Ed'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): $40,997
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,873
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,764
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,966
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,101
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Ed$40,997
Intermediate Level Assistant Ed$41,873
Senior Level Assistant Ed$43,764
Specialist Level Assistant Ed$43,966
Expert Level Assistant Ed$44,101
$40,997 0 yr
$41,873 < 2 yrs
$43,764 2-4 yrs
$43,966 5-8 yrs
$44,101 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Ed 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 Assistant Eds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,334.
  • California: $47,154.
  • Massachusetts: $46,526.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Eds

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: $53,922
  • San Francisco: $53,392
  • Oakland: $52,208

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Ed's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 6.09% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.41%
CPR 6.09%
Front Office 2.38%
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 an Assistant Ed's salary.
  • Clinical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Support
$46,599
9%
Clinical Care
$45,316
6%
Leadership
$44,889
5%
Presentation
$44,034
3%
Collaboration
$43,606
2%
HIPAA
$43,606
2%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Ed's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Eds 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 an Assistant Ed with a Associate's Degree is between $45,040 and $47,788).

Assistant Ed Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Ed
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 78.4%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 5.9%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Assistant Ed Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Ed'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Ed

Salaries for an Assistant Ed can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,722 in 2023 to around $44,503 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Ed salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Ed Over Time

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2023
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2024
$44,686
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2024 $44,686
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