Faculty Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Faculty Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Faculty Assistant in the United States is $36,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,701
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,889 to $38,984
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,146
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Faculty Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,984 $3,249 $750 $19
Average $36,000 $3,000 $692 $17
25th Percentile $31,889 $2,657 $613 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Faculty Assistant Salaries

A Faculty 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 Faculty Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Faculty 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): $34,572
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,858
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,285
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,448
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,053
Levels Salary
Entry Level Faculty Assistant$34,572
Intermediate Level Faculty Assistant$34,858
Senior Level Faculty Assistant$36,285
Specialist Level Faculty Assistant$37,448
Expert Level Faculty Assistant$38,053
$34,572 0 yr
$34,858 < 2 yrs
$36,285 2-4 yrs
$37,448 5-8 yrs
$38,053 > 8 yrs
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How Do Faculty 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 Faculty Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,859.
  • California: $39,708.
  • Massachusetts: $39,178.

Top Paying Cities for Faculty 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: $45,406
  • San Francisco: $44,960
  • Oakland: $43,963

What Skills Can Increase a Faculty Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 5.36% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 7.14% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Confidentiality 5.36%
First Aid 7.14%
Support Services 2.34%
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 Faculty Assistant's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$39,960
11%
Hard Working
$38,520
7%
Coaching
$38,520
7%
Critical Thinking
$37,800
5%
Flexibility
$37,440
4%
Problem Solving
$37,440
4%
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Faculty Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Faculty 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Faculty Assistant

Salaries for a Faculty Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,520 in 2023 to around $45,150 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Faculty Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Faculty Assistant Over Time

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