Wedding Assistant Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wedding Assistant in the United States is $39,183 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,732
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,198 to $43,657
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,570
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Wedding Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,657 $3,638 $840 $21
Average $39,183 $3,265 $754 $19
25th Percentile $35,198 $2,933 $677 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Wedding Assistant Salaries

A Wedding 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 Wedding Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wedding 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): $38,795
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,459
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,052
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,269
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,631
Levels Salary
Entry Level Wedding Assistant$38,795
Intermediate Level Wedding Assistant$39,459
Senior Level Wedding Assistant$41,052
Specialist Level Wedding Assistant$41,269
Expert Level Wedding Assistant$41,631
$38,795 0 yr
$39,459 < 2 yrs
$41,052 2-4 yrs
$41,269 5-8 yrs
$41,631 > 8 yrs
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How Do Wedding 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 Wedding Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,383.
  • California: $43,218.
  • Massachusetts: $42,642.

Top Paying Cities for Wedding 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: $49,421
  • San Francisco: $48,935
  • Oakland: $47,850

What Skills Can Increase a Wedding Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.92% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 0.9% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.92%
Logistics 1.79%
SOP 0.9%
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 Wedding Assistant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Delphi: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$47,411
21%
Delphi
$47,019
20%
Client Relationship
$46,235
18%
Hospitality Management
$44,276
13%
Work Ethic
$43,493
11%
Time Management
$43,101
10%
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How Education impacts a Wedding Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Wedding 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 Wedding Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,194 and $40,238).

Wedding Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Wedding Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.3%
High School 10.3%
Associates 17.2%
Bachelors 65.5%
Masters 6.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Wedding Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wedding 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 Wedding Assistant

Salaries for a Wedding Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,686 in 2023 to around $40,431 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Wedding Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Wedding Assistant Over Time

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