Assistant Field Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Field Officer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Field Officer in the United States is $35,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,930
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,323 to $37,225
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,565
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Assistant Field Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $37,225 $3,102 $716 $18
Average $35,352 $2,946 $680 $17
25th Percentile $32,323 $2,694 $622 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Field Officer Salaries

An Assistant Field Officer'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 Assistant Field Officer 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 Field Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,141.
  • California: $38,993.
  • Massachusetts: $38,473.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Field Officers

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: $44,589
  • San Francisco: $44,101
  • Oakland: $43,171

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Field Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.53% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.69% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.53%
Long Term Care 4.69%
Home Care 2.18%
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 Field Officer's salary.
  • Dialysis: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dialysis
$40,301
14%
Attention to Detail
$37,473
6%
Initiative
$37,119
5%
Collaboration
$37,119
5%
Cardiac
$36,766
4%
Organizational Skills
$36,766
4%
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Assistant Field Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Field Officer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 40% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Field Officer positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Field Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Field Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$49,492$24.040%

How Education impacts an Assistant Field Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Field Officers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Field Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,160 and $37,049).

Assistant Field Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Field Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 78.7%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 7.6%
Masters 0.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Field Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Field Officer'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Field Officer

Salaries for an Assistant Field Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $50,543 in 2023 to around $51,173 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Field Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Field Officer Over Time

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2023
$50,543
2024
$51,346
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$51,173
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2024 $51,346
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FAQ about Assistant Field Officer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Field Officer?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Field Officer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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