As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Palmer, AK is $46,846, equivalent to $23 per hour, $901 weekly, or $3,904 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 Palmer, AK vary widely, spanning from $34,904 to $62,270. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,595) and 75th percentile ($54,920), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,270 per year. This $14,325 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, Palmer Development Assistant often earn 0.7% higher than national averages. However, Palmer currently ranks 138 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 $34,904 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $40,595 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $46,846 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $54,920 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $62,270 Palmer, AK August 01, 2026
25% $40,595 10% $34,904 90% $62,270 75% $54,920 $46,846 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Development Assistant in Palmer, AK. The base salary for Development Assistant ranges from $40,595 to $54,920 with the average base salary of $46,846. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,927 to $63,699 with the average total cash compensation of $52,476.

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About Palmer, Alaska    Palmer is located at 61°36′7″N 149°7′2″W / 61.60194°N 149.11722°W / 61.60194; -149.11722 (61.601879, −149.117351). Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) north....More

Palmer, Alaska  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Development Assistant: Fundraising, requests, Track

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