As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Data Assistant in Paterson, NJ is $89,811, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,727 weekly, or $7,484 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Data Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Data Assistant in Paterson, NJ vary widely, spanning from $64,980 to $93,839. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,813) and 75th percentile ($91,919), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,839 per year. This $15,106 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or ERP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paterson Data Assistant often earn 5.4% higher than national averages. However, Paterson currently ranks 20 statewide for Data Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Data Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Assistant Salary $64,980 Paterson, NJ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Data Assistant Salary $76,813 Paterson, NJ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Data Assistant Salary $89,811 Paterson, NJ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Data Assistant Salary $91,919 Paterson, NJ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Data Assistant Salary $93,839 Paterson, NJ February 01, 2026
25% $76,813 10% $64,980 90% $93,839 75% $91,919 $89,811 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Paterson, New Jersey    Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population ....More

Paterson, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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