As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Michigan is $42,929, equivalent to $21 per hour, $826 weekly, or $3,577 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $31,988 to $57,063. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,202) and 75th percentile ($50,327), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,063 per year. This $13,125 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, Michigan Development Assistant often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 22 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 nationwide 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 $31,988 MI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $37,202 MI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $42,929 MI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $50,327 MI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $57,063 MI October 01, 2026
25% $37,202 10% $31,988 90% $57,063 75% $50,327 $42,929 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $48,198 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $45,270 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $46,311 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $46,389 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $46,817 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $45,144 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $45,481 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $45,381 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $45,252 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $45,216 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
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