Document Management Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Document Management Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Document Management Assistant in the United States is $63,999 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,030
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,111 to $71,867
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,288
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75th Percentile $71,867 $5,989 $1,382 $35
Average $63,999 $5,333 $1,231 $31
25th Percentile $52,111 $4,343 $1,002 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Document Management Assistant Salaries

A Document Management 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 Document Management Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Document Management 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): $59,872
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,697
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,844
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,675
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,467
Levels Salary
Entry Level Document Management Assistant$59,872
Intermediate Level Document Management Assistant$60,697
Senior Level Document Management Assistant$62,844
Specialist Level Document Management Assistant$65,675
Expert Level Document Management Assistant$68,467
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$62,844 2-4 yrs
$65,675 5-8 yrs
$68,467 > 8 yrs
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How Do Document Management 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 Document Management Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,860.
  • California: $70,591.
  • Massachusetts: $69,650.

Top Paying Cities for Document Management 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: $80,722
  • San Francisco: $79,929
  • Oakland: $78,156

What Skills Can Increase a Document Management Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.15% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Leadership 9.15%
Microsoft Office 2.12%
Purchasing 1.65%
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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 Document Management Assistant's salary.
  • Nursing Care: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Public Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Nursing Care
 $78,079
22%
Public Relations
 $76,799
20%
Dedication
 $76,159
19%
Team Management
 $75,519
18%
Coordination
 $75,519
18%
Initiative
 $74,879
17%
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How Education impacts a Document Management Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Document Management 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 Document Management Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,839 and $65,566).

Document Management Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Document Management Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 46.3%
High School 46.3%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 29.3%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Document Management Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Document Management 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.

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$52,111
Average $63,999/year
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Average $5,333/month
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Average $1,231/week
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Average $31/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,867 $5,989 $1,382 $35
Average $63,999 $5,333 $1,231 $31
25th Percentile $52,111 $4,343 $1,002 $25

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Salary Trends for Document Management Assistant

Salaries for a Document Management Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,208 in 2023 to around $47,081 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Document Management Assistant salary trends, .

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