Er Assistant Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Er Assistant in the United States is $41,275 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,993
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,920 to $45,315
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,955
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Er Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,315 $3,776 $871 $22
Average $41,275 $3,440 $794 $20
25th Percentile $36,920 $3,077 $710 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Er Assistant Salaries

An Er 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 Er Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Er 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): $40,247
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,549
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,900
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,188
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,511
Levels Salary
Entry Level Er Assistant$40,247
Intermediate Level Er Assistant$40,549
Senior Level Er Assistant$41,900
Specialist Level Er Assistant$43,188
Expert Level Er Assistant$43,511
$40,247 0 yr
$40,549 < 2 yrs
$41,900 2-4 yrs
$43,188 5-8 yrs
$43,511 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Er 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: $52,060
  • San Francisco: $51,548
  • Oakland: $50,405

What Skills Can Increase an Er Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 10.34% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Container (Mentioned in 6.9% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Forensics (Mentioned in 3.45% Job Postings): Forensics is a scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime. Use of analytical and scientific techniques to examine evidence from crimes and prepare legal statements that summarize the results for court cases.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 10.34%
Container 6.9%
Forensics 3.45%
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 Er Assistant's salary.
  • Photography: Can increase your salary by up to 63%.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Forensics: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Photography
$67,278
63%
Standard Operating Procedures
$47,466
15%
Forensics
$47,466
15%
Pathology
$47,053
14%
Coordination
$44,990
9%
Container
$44,990
9%
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How Education impacts an Er Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Er 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 an Er Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $40,239 and $43,490).

Er Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Er Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 48.7%
High School 48.7%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 25.6%
Masters 2.6%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Er Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Er 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Er Assistant

Salaries for an Er Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,661 in 2023 to around $43,089 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Er Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Er Assistant Over Time

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2023
$42,661
2024
$44,172
2025
$43,089
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