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

An Educational Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,467 for beginners, reaching about $36,177 at mid-level, and approach $37,939 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Educational Assistant?

Educational Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Educational Assistant roles are District of Columbia $39,241, California $39,093, Massachusetts $38,572. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Educational Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Educational Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Educational Psychologist: $139,828; Educational Consultant: $114,001; Educational Audiologist: $87,492; Educational Trainer: $69,281; Educational Technologist: $69,150.

Educational Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Educational Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Educational Assistant in Delaware is $35,892 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,574
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,789 to $38,866
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,053

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Educational Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,866	$3,239	$747	$19
Average	$35,892	$2,991	$690	$17
25th Percentile	$31,789	$2,649	$611	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Educational Assistant Salaries

An Educational 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.

How Experience Level Affects Educational Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Educational 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): $34,467
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,752
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,177
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,336
Expert (over 8 years): $37,939

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Educational Assistant	$34,467
Intermediate Level Educational Assistant	$34,752
Senior Level Educational Assistant	$36,177
Specialist Level Educational Assistant	$37,336
Expert Level Educational Assistant	$37,939

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

District of Columbia: $39,241.
California: $39,093.
Massachusetts: $38,572.

District of Columbia $39,241 California $39,093 Massachusetts $38,572 Washington $38,430 New Jersey $38,416 Alaska $38,366 Connecticut $37,877 New York $37,678

Hawaii $37,044 Rhode Island $36,746 Maryland $36,544 Minnesota $36,268 Colorado $36,161 Illinois $36,126 Oregon $35,991 Delaware $35,892

New Hampshire $35,830 Virginia $35,690 Pennsylvania $35,283 Nevada $35,077 North Dakota $35,010 Michigan $34,903 Wisconsin $34,864 Vermont $34,786

Texas $34,570 Maine $34,556 Arizona $34,535 Ohio $34,510 Georgia $34,184 Indiana $34,021 Wyoming $33,989 Utah $33,939

Iowa $33,918 Kansas $33,748 Louisiana $33,698 North Carolina $33,681 Missouri $33,673 Florida $33,535 Montana $33,461 Nebraska $33,390

Kentucky $33,351 South Carolina $33,209 Tennessee $33,121 Idaho $33,085 New Mexico $32,826 Oklahoma $32,770 Alabama $32,561 South Dakota $32,210

Arkansas $32,018 West Virginia $31,916 Mississippi $31,607

Top Paying Cities for Educational 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:

Lincoln: $37,147
Little Creek: $36,803
Magnolia: $36,955

Lincoln, DE $37,147 Little Creek, DE $36,803 Magnolia, DE $36,955 Milford, DE $37,147 Marydel, DE $36,665 Millsboro, DE $37,147 Millville, DE $37,395 Milton, DE $37,147

Nassau, DE $37,147 Ocean View, DE $37,395 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,395 Seaford, DE $36,757 Selbyville, DE $37,395 Smyrna, DE $36,622 Viola, DE $36,955 Woodside, DE $36,849

Bear, DE $36,353 Newark, DE $36,367 Claymont, DE $36,395 Delaware City, DE $36,367 Hockessin, DE $36,395 Kirkwood, DE $36,367 Middletown, DE $36,548 Montchanin, DE $36,395

New Castle, DE $36,395 Odessa, DE $36,597 Port Penn, DE $36,268 Rockland, DE $36,395 Saint Georges, DE $36,367 Townsend, DE $36,544 Winterthur, DE $36,395 Lewes, DE $37,147

Wilmington, DE $36,395 Dover, DE $36,785 Dover Afb, DE $36,870 Bethany Beach, DE $37,395 Bethel, DE $36,757 Bridgeville, DE $37,147 Camden Wyoming, DE $36,824 Cheswold, DE $36,700

Clayton, DE $36,608 Dagsboro, DE $37,395 Delmar, DE $36,757 Ellendale, DE $37,147 Felton, DE $37,147 Fenwick Island, DE $37,395 Frankford, DE $37,395 Frederica, DE $37,147

Georgetown, DE $37,147 Greenwood, DE $37,147 Harbeson, DE $37,147 Harrington, DE $37,147 Hartly, DE $36,590 Houston, DE $37,147 Kenton, DE $36,608 Laurel, DE $36,757

Yorklyn, DE $36,395

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

Understanding how an Educational 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 April 01, 2026

$31,789

Average $35,892/year

$38,866

$2,649

Average $2,991/month

$3,239

$611

Average $690/week

$747

$15

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,866	$3,239	$747	$19
Average	$35,892	$2,991	$690	$17
25th Percentile	$31,789	$2,649	$611	$15

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