What are the main factors that influence a Housing Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Housing Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Housing Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Housing Assistant's salary?

A Housing Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,382 for beginners, reaching about $44,093 at mid-level, and approach $46,554 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Housing Assistant?

Housing Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Housing Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,112, California $48,926, Massachusetts $48,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Housing Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Housing Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Housing Manager: $146,554; Assistant Housing Manager: $111,596; Housing Officer: $76,347; Director Of Housing: $74,756; Housing Inspector: $61,682.

How do different companies affect a Housing Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Housing Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Housing Assistant Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Housing Assistant in the United States is $44,357 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,774
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,661 to $50,333
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,385

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Housing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,333	$4,194	$968	$24
Average	$44,357	$3,696	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$39,661	$3,305	$763	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Housing Assistant Salaries

A Housing 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 Housing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Housing 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): $42,382
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,731
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,093
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,675
Expert (over 8 years): $46,554

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Housing Assistant	$42,382
Intermediate Level Housing Assistant	$42,731
Senior Level Housing Assistant	$44,093
Specialist Level Housing Assistant	$45,675
Expert Level Housing Assistant	$46,554

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How Do Housing 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 Housing Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,112.
California: $48,926.
Massachusetts: $48,274.

District of Columbia $49,112 California $48,926 Massachusetts $48,274 Washington $48,096 New Jersey $48,078 Alaska $48,016 Connecticut $47,404 New York $47,156

Hawaii $46,362 Rhode Island $45,989 Maryland $45,736 Minnesota $45,390 Colorado $45,257 Illinois $45,213 Oregon $45,044 Delaware $44,920

New Hampshire $44,842 Virginia $44,667 Pennsylvania $44,157 Nevada $43,900 North Dakota $43,816 Michigan $43,683 Wisconsin $43,634 Vermont $43,536

Texas $43,266 Maine $43,248 Arizona $43,221 Ohio $43,190 Georgia $42,782 Indiana $42,578 Wyoming $42,538 Utah $42,476

Iowa $42,450 Kansas $42,237 Louisiana $42,175 North Carolina $42,152 Missouri $42,143 Florida $41,970 Montana $41,877 Nebraska $41,789

Kentucky $41,740 South Carolina $41,562 Tennessee $41,452 Idaho $41,407 New Mexico $41,083 Oklahoma $41,012 Alabama $40,751 South Dakota $40,312

Arkansas $40,072 West Virginia $39,943 Mississippi $39,557

Top Paying Cities for Housing 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: $55,947
San Francisco: $55,335
Oakland: $54,169

San Jose, CA $55,947

San Francisco, CA $55,335

Oakland, CA $54,169

New York, NY $51,072

Paramus, NJ $50,451

Queens Village, NY $50,449

Passaic, NJ $50,407

Bergenfield, NJ $50,403

Stamford, CT $50,305

Huntington, NY $50,287

Newark, NJ $49,959

Bridgeport, CT $49,866

Vallejo, CA $49,777

New Brunswick, NJ $49,760

Petaluma, CA $49,733

Middlesex, NJ $49,649

Somerset, NJ $49,618

Santa Cruz, CA $49,560

Boston, MA $49,289

Monterey, CA $49,134

Seattle, WA $49,032

Santa Rosa, CA $49,023

Los Angeles, CA $49,010

Juneau, AK $48,895

Washington, DC $48,846

Orange, CA $48,688

Santa Ana, CA $48,571

Long Beach, CA $48,526

Anaheim, CA $48,518

Anchorage, AK $48,495

Santa Maria, CA $48,362

Everett, WA $48,353

Danbury, CT $48,197

Bremerton, WA $48,136

Tacoma, WA $47,976

New Suffolk, NY $47,976

Sacramento, CA $47,963

Santa Barbara, CA $47,914

Trenton, NJ $47,866

San Diego, CA $47,866

Brockton, MA $47,817

Fairbanks, AK $47,708

Lompoc, CA $47,595

Lowell, MA $47,559

Ventura, CA $47,551

Nashua, NH $47,542

Stockton, CA $47,537

Modesto, CA $47,213

Poughkeepsie, NY $47,116

Olympia, WA $47,032

Kennewick, WA $47,032

New Haven, CT $47,014

Lawrence, MA $46,854

Hartford, CT $46,810

Riverside, CA $46,801

New Bedford, MA $46,757

Richland, WA $46,757

Bakersfield, CA $46,695

San Bernardino, CA $46,677

New Britain, CT $46,672

Atlantic City, NJ $46,672

New London, CT $46,655

Norwich, CT $46,641

Portsmouth, NH $46,632

Boulder, CO $46,538

Portland, OR $46,477

Worcester, MA $46,473

Minneapolis, MN $46,335

Philadelphia, PA $46,273

Honolulu, HI $46,127

Saint Paul, MN $46,105

Vineland, NJ $46,096

Providence, RI $45,967

Chicago, IL $45,838

Bellingham, WA $45,785

Springfield, MA $45,750

Baltimore, MD $45,736

Chico, CA $45,626

Pittsfield, MA $45,506

Manchester, NH $45,421

Spokane, WA $45,226

Denver, CO $45,222

Albany, NY $45,013

Troy, NY $44,996

Nassau, NY $44,948

Schenectady, NY $44,902

Wilmington, DE $44,867

Burlington, VT $44,805

Salem, OR $44,787

Portland, ME $44,650

Yakima, WA $44,605

Rochester, MN $44,468

Reno, NV $44,446

Fresno, CA $44,446

Milwaukee, WI $44,406

Detroit, MI $44,361

Ann Arbor, MI $44,354

Allentown, PA $44,348

Colorado Springs, CO $44,273

Syracuse, NY $44,250

Carson City, NV $44,250

Houston, TX $44,188

Eugene, OR $44,166

Gary, IN $44,113

Springfield, OR $44,077

Bismarck, ND $44,069

Galveston, TX $44,038

Medford, OR $43,971

Fort Collins, CO $43,953

Concord, NH $43,931

Austin, TX $43,918

Mesa, AZ $43,825

Reading, PA $43,820

Phoenix, AZ $43,816

Dallas, TX $43,802

Saint Cloud, MN $43,760

Madison, WI $43,700

Utica, NY $43,581

Rochester, NY $43,510

Des Moines, IA $43,505

Raleigh, NC $43,501

Atlanta, GA $43,434

Battle Creek, MI $43,421

Salt Lake City, UT $43,408

Lancaster, PA $43,341

Harrisburg, PA $43,279

Kansas City, MO $43,235

Champaign, IL $43,226

Kansas City, KS $43,226

Fort Worth, TX $43,221

Columbus, OH $43,214

Boca Raton, FL $43,204

Pittsburgh, PA $43,186

Richmond, VA $43,168

Indianapolis, IN $43,159

Cleveland, OH $43,155

Las Vegas, NV $43,102

Cincinnati, OH $43,102

Petersburg, VA $43,035

Huntsville, AL $42,969

Lansing, MI $42,939

Lebanon, PA $42,933

Pueblo, CO $42,929

Appleton, WI $42,915

Buffalo, NY $42,898

Dayton, OH $42,884

Racine, WI $42,875

Charlotte, NC $42,871

Saint Louis, MO $42,858

York, PA $42,831

Elkhart, IN $42,831

Gastonia, NC $42,823

Billings, MT $42,812

Beaumont, TX $42,800

Lorain, OH $42,791

Benton Harbor, MI $42,782

Toledo, OH $42,773

Binghamton, NY $42,751

Rock Hill, SC $42,747

Rockford, IL $42,725

Springfield, IL $42,707

Elyria, OH $42,702

Fargo, ND $42,702

Flagstaff, AZ $42,671

Fort Lauderdale, FL $42,645

Duluth, MN $42,618

Miami, FL $42,618

Cheyenne, WY $42,587

Grand Forks, ND $42,587

Bangor, ME $42,489

Cedar Rapids, IA $42,441

Durham, NC $42,422

Louisville, KY $42,419

Grand Rapids, MI $42,410

Hialeah, FL $42,405

Casper, WY $42,343

Scranton, PA $42,290

New Orleans, LA $42,277

Virginia Beach, VA $42,272

Akron, OH $42,250

Peoria, IL $42,192

Sarasota, FL $42,183

Nashville, TN $42,152

Omaha, NE $42,152

Green Bay, WI $42,152

Baton Rouge, LA $42,130

Charleston, SC $42,121

Jamestown, NY $42,099

Davenport, IA $42,099

Tucson, AZ $42,077

Saint Petersburg, FL $42,050

Tampa, FL $42,041

Evansville, IN $42,015

Port Arthur, TX $42,015

Bradenton, FL $41,997

Santa Fe, NM $41,917

Orlando, FL $41,837

Clearwater, FL $41,824

Canton, OH $41,731

La Crosse, WI $41,731

Albuquerque, NM $41,704

Newport News, VA $41,700

High Point, NC $41,687

Ogden, UT $41,669

Corpus Christi, TX $41,633

Norfolk, VA $41,607

Laramie, WY $41,607

Rock Island, IL $41,580

Saginaw, MI $41,571

Jacksonville, FL $41,567

Salisbury, NC $41,558

Boise, ID $41,549

Moline, IL $41,527

Fort Myers, FL $41,514

Memphis, TN $41,505

Tulsa, OK $41,483

Waterloo, IA $41,456

Spartanburg, SC $41,412

Lincoln, NE $41,389

Fort Wayne, IN $41,381

Provo, UT $41,376

Cedar Falls, IA $41,323

San Antonio, TX $41,305

Greensboro, NC $41,287

South Bend, IN $41,283

Savannah, GA $41,234

Muskegon, MI $41,216

Birmingham, AL $41,212

Winston Salem, NC $41,190

Lake Charles, LA $41,083

Anderson, IN $41,074

Lexington, KY $41,061

Augusta, GA $41,048

Greenville, SC $41,048

Lima, OH $41,012

Wichita, KS $41,008

Tuscaloosa, AL $41,008

Columbia, SC $40,968

Springfield, OH $40,959

Asheville, NC $40,888

Bloomington, IN $40,857

Knoxville, TN $40,697

Shreveport, LA $40,693

Wilmington, NC $40,635

Roanoke, VA $40,635

Topeka, KS $40,556

Frankfort, KY $40,551

Oklahoma City, OK $40,520

Chillicothe, OH $40,502

Longview, TX $40,498

Melbourne, FL $40,493

Sioux Falls, SD $40,422

Mobile, AL $40,418

Terre Haute, IN $40,400

Altoona, PA $40,374

Amarillo, TX $40,343

Killeen, TX $40,329

Fayetteville, AR $40,294

Chattanooga, TN $40,281

Sioux City, IA $40,241

Idaho Falls, ID $40,232

Lynchburg, VA $40,196

Gainesville, FL $40,139

Portsmouth, OH $40,116

Little Rock, AR $40,108

Lafayette, LA $40,090

Youngstown, OH $40,090

Daytona Beach, FL $40,063

Clarksville, TN $40,059

Pensacola, FL $40,054

Temple, TX $40,051

Hopkinsville, KY $39,921

Erie, PA $39,912

Florence, SC $39,895

Charleston, WV $39,824

Great Falls, MT $39,801

Macon, GA $39,739

Tallahassee, FL $39,735

Fayetteville, NC $39,726

Waco, TX $39,717

Helena, MT $39,686

Pine Bluff, AR $39,669

Vincennes, IN $39,615

Lubbock, TX $39,597

Alamogordo, NM $39,571

Twin Falls, ID $39,531

Rapid City, SD $39,518

Jackson, MS $39,438

Huntington, WV $39,435

Greenville, MS $39,433

Parkersburg, WV $39,388

Montgomery, AL $39,380

Wichita Falls, TX $39,336

Springfield, MO $39,336

Biloxi, MS $39,314

Monroe, LA $39,269

Johnstown, PA $39,238

Sumter, SC $39,220

Columbus, GA $39,216

Pascagoula, MS $39,132

Abilene, TX $39,132

Kingsport, TN $39,016

Albany, GA $39,016

Gulfport, MS $39,003

Alexandria, LA $38,857

Fort Smith, AR $38,746

El Paso, TX $38,626

Las Cruces, NM $38,426

Harlingen, TX $38,314

Pocatello, ID $38,307

Florence, AL $38,249

Brownsville, TX $38,240

Mcallen, TX $38,147

Dothan, AL $38,085

Columbus, MS $37,821

Altus, OK $37,615

Lawton, OK $37,530

Pierre, SD $37,371

What Skills Can Increase a Housing Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.3% 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.
Resident Service (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Providing safe, secure, and well-managed permanent housing to guarantee clients receive the correct and sufficient services.
Property Management Software (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Property management software is a program designed to help property managers manage residential and commercial properties on behalf of their owners.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	8.3%
Resident Service	1.88%
Property Management Software	1.56%

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 Housing Assistant's salary.

Consumer Privacy: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Bond: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Consumer Privacy	$50,567	14%
Team Management	$47,905	8%
Bond	$47,905	8%
Billing	$47,462	7%
Analysis	$47,018	6%
Consulting	$47,018	6%

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Housing Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Housing Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Housing Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Housing Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Housing Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$48,793	$23.0	10%

How Education impacts a Housing Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Housing Assistants enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Housing Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $38,663 and $42,343).

Housing Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Housing Assistant

No Diploma 60.0%

High School 60.0%

Associates 20.0%

Bachelors 20.0%

Masters 20.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	60.0%
High School	60.0%
Associates	20.0%
Bachelors	20.0%
Masters	20.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Housing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Housing 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 July 01, 2026

$39,661

Average $44,357/year

$50,333

$3,305

Average $3,696/month

$4,194

$763

Average $853/week

$968

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,333	$4,194	$968	$24
Average	$44,357	$3,696	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$39,661	$3,305	$763	$19

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Salary Trends for Housing Assistant

Salaries for a Housing Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $56,591 in 2023 to around $56,818 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Housing Assistant salary trends, .

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2024

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