What are the main factors that influence a Practice Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Practice Assistant's salary?

A Practice Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,525 for beginners, reaching about $102,203 at mid-level, and approach $105,752 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Practice Assistant?

Practice Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Practice Assistant roles are District of Columbia $113,573, California $113,142, Massachusetts $111,635. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Practice Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Practice Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Practice Assistant: $71,989; Assistant Practice Administrator: $69,282; Legal Practice Assistant: $69,037; Assistant Practice Manager: $64,264; Practice Development Assistant: $54,164.

Practice Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Practice Assistant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Practice Assistant in Delaware is $103,880 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,803 to $113,282
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,808

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Practice Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,282	$9,440	$2,178	$54
Average	$103,880	$8,657	$1,998	$50
25th Percentile	$91,803	$7,650	$1,765	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Practice Assistant Salaries

A Practice 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 Practice Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Practice 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): $100,525
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,029
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,203
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,545
Expert (over 8 years): $105,752

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Practice Assistant	$100,525
Intermediate Level Practice Assistant	$101,029
Senior Level Practice Assistant	$102,203
Specialist Level Practice Assistant	$103,545
Expert Level Practice Assistant	$105,752

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

District of Columbia: $113,573.
California: $113,142.
Massachusetts: $111,635.

District of Columbia $113,573 California $113,142 Massachusetts $111,635 Washington $111,224 New Jersey $111,183 Alaska $111,040 Connecticut $109,624 New York $109,050

Hawaii $107,213 Rhode Island $106,352 Maryland $105,767 Minnesota $104,967 Colorado $104,659 Illinois $104,557 Oregon $104,167 Delaware $103,880

New Hampshire $103,699 Virginia $103,295 Pennsylvania $102,115 Nevada $101,520 North Dakota $101,326 Michigan $101,018 Wisconsin $100,905 Vermont $100,679

Texas $100,054 Maine $100,013 Arizona $99,951 Ohio $99,879 Georgia $98,936 Indiana $98,464 Wyoming $98,371 Utah $98,228

Iowa $98,166 Kansas $97,674 Louisiana $97,530 North Carolina $97,479 Missouri $97,458 Florida $97,058 Montana $96,843 Nebraska $96,638

Kentucky $96,525 South Carolina $96,115 Tennessee $95,858 Idaho $95,756 New Mexico $95,007 Oklahoma $94,843 Alabama $94,237 South Dakota $93,222

Arkansas $92,668 West Virginia $92,371 Mississippi $91,478

Top Paying Cities for Practice 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: $107,511
Little Creek: $106,516
Magnolia: $106,957

Lincoln, DE $107,511 Little Creek, DE $106,516 Magnolia, DE $106,957 Milford, DE $107,511 Marydel, DE $106,116 Millsboro, DE $107,511 Millville, DE $108,229 Milton, DE $107,511

Nassau, DE $107,511 Ocean View, DE $108,229 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,229 Seaford, DE $106,383 Selbyville, DE $108,229 Smyrna, DE $105,993 Viola, DE $106,957 Woodside, DE $106,649

Bear, DE $105,213 Newark, DE $105,254 Claymont, DE $105,336 Delaware City, DE $105,254 Hockessin, DE $105,336 Kirkwood, DE $105,254 Middletown, DE $105,777 Montchanin, DE $105,336

New Castle, DE $105,336 Odessa, DE $105,921 Port Penn, DE $104,967 Rockland, DE $105,336 Saint Georges, DE $105,254 Townsend, DE $105,767 Winterthur, DE $105,336 Lewes, DE $107,511

Wilmington, DE $105,336 Dover, DE $106,465 Dover Afb, DE $106,711 Bethany Beach, DE $108,229 Bethel, DE $106,383 Bridgeville, DE $107,511 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,578 Cheswold, DE $106,218

Clayton, DE $105,952 Dagsboro, DE $108,229 Delmar, DE $106,383 Ellendale, DE $107,511 Felton, DE $107,511 Fenwick Island, DE $108,229 Frankford, DE $108,229 Frederica, DE $107,511

Georgetown, DE $107,511 Greenwood, DE $107,511 Harbeson, DE $107,511 Harrington, DE $107,511 Hartly, DE $105,900 Houston, DE $107,511 Kenton, DE $105,952 Laurel, DE $106,383

Yorklyn, DE $105,336

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

Understanding how a Practice 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

$91,803

Average $103,880/year

$113,282

$7,650

Average $8,657/month

$9,440

$1,765

Average $1,998/week

$2,178

$44

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,282	$9,440	$2,178	$54
Average	$103,880	$8,657	$1,998	$50
25th Percentile	$91,803	$7,650	$1,765	$44

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