As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Brookings, SD is $40,316, equivalent to $19 per hour, $775 weekly, or $3,360 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Development Assistant in Brookings, SD vary widely, spanning from $30,040 to $53,589. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,937) and 75th percentile ($47,264), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,589 per year. This $12,327 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Brookings Development Assistant often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Brookings currently ranks 669 statewide for Development 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
Development Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $30,040 Brookings, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $34,937 Brookings, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,316 Brookings, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $47,264 Brookings, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $53,589 Brookings, SD October 01, 2026
25% $34,937 10% $30,040 90% $53,589 75% $47,264 $40,316 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Development and Fundraising Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Brookings, South Dakota    Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 22,05....More

Brookings, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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