Construction Accounting Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Accounting Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Accounting Assistant in the United States is $48,882 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,646
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,739 to $52,423
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,967
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Construction Accounting Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,423 $4,369 $1,008 $25
Average $48,882 $4,074 $940 $24
25th Percentile $44,739 $3,728 $860 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Accounting Assistant Salaries

A Construction Accounting 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 Experience Level Affects Construction Accounting Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Accounting Assistant'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): $42,857
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,622
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,689
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,105
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,451
Levels Salary
Accountin... Level Construction Accounting Assistant$42,857
Construct... Level Construction Accounting Assistant$48,622
Accountin... Level Construction Accounting Assistant$54,689
Accountin... Level Construction Accounting Assistant$61,105
Accountin... Level Construction Accounting Assistant$89,451
$42,857 0 yr
$48,622 < 2 yrs
$54,689 2-4 yrs
$61,105 5-8 yrs
$89,451 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Construction Accounting 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: $61,655
  • San Francisco: $60,980
  • Oakland: $59,695

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Accounting Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.95% 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.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.95%
Credit Card 2.68%
Microsoft Excel 1.14%
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 Construction Accounting Assistant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$55,237
13%
Finance and Accounting
$54,259
11%
Analysis
$53,771
10%
Balance Sheet
$53,771
10%
Coordination
$53,771
10%
Leadership
$53,282
9%
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How Education impacts a Construction Accounting Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Accounting Assistants 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 a Construction Accounting Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,085 and $50,955).

Construction Accounting Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Accounting Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 32.7%
Associates 26.5%
Bachelors 33.2%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Construction Accounting Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Accounting 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 Construction Accounting Assistant

Salaries for a Construction Accounting Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,292 in 2023 to around $45,988 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Accounting Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Accounting Assistant Over Time

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2023
$47,292
2024
$46,351
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