Regional Sales Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Regional Sales Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Regional Sales Assistant in the United States is $52,330 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,051
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,197 to $57,418
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,524
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Regional Sales Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,418 $4,785 $1,104 $28
Average $52,330 $4,361 $1,006 $25
25th Percentile $47,197 $3,933 $908 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Regional Sales Assistant Salaries

A Regional Sales 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 Regional Sales Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Regional Sales 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): $46,184
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,956
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,823
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,655
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,484
Levels Salary
Sales Ass... Level Regional Sales Assistant$46,184
Regional ... Level Regional Sales Assistant$51,956
Sales Ass... Level Regional Sales Assistant$59,823
Sales Ass... Level Regional Sales Assistant$79,655
Sales Sup... Level Regional Sales Assistant$91,484
$46,184 0 yr
$51,956 < 2 yrs
$59,823 2-4 yrs
$79,655 5-8 yrs
$91,484 > 8 yrs
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How Do Regional Sales 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 Regional Sales Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,940.
  • California: $57,720.
  • Massachusetts: $56,951.

Top Paying Cities for Regional Sales 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: $66,004
  • San Francisco: $65,281
  • Oakland: $63,906

What Skills Can Increase a Regional Sales Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 31.72% 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.
  • Cash Handling (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Process of receiving and giving money in a business. In retail, cash handling ranges from the point of sale to the behind-the-scenes money management during the day.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 31.72%
Cash Handling 1.93%
Customer Satisfaction 1.37%
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 Regional Sales Assistant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$56,517
8%
Problem Solving
$56,517
8%
Effective Communication
$55,993
7%
Multitasking
$55,993
7%
Leadership
$55,470
6%
Listening
$55,470
6%
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Regional Sales Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Regional Sales Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Regional Sales Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Regional Sales Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Regional Sales Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$60,180$29.015%
Business Services$57,563$28.010%
Construction$54,947$26.05%

How Education impacts a Regional Sales Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Regional Sales Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Regional Sales Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $50,154 and $53,527).

Regional Sales Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Regional Sales Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 19.7%
Associates 15.7%
Bachelors 59.4%
Masters 4.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Regional Sales Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Regional Sales 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Regional Sales Assistant

Salaries for a Regional Sales Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $51,170 in 2023 to around $51,589 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Regional Sales Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Regional Sales Assistant Over Time

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2023
$51,170
2024
$51,756
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$51,589
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2024 $51,756
2025 $51,589
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  • Improveit Home Remodeling

    Columbus, OH

    Improveit Home Remodeling | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position Overview. Improveit Home Remodeling is seeking an experienced, results-driven. Regional Sales Leader. to lead an... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Nilfisk

    Columbus, OH

    Nilfisk | Columbus, OH

    Sales Associate. The primary function of the Sales Associate is field level sales support. The Sales Associate will work with the Regional Managers in thei... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Regional Vice President of Sales. About the Company. Leading insurance company wholly owned by those it insures. Industry. Insurance. Type. Privately Held,... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Regional Vice President of Sales. About the Company. Emerging customizable open-source platform for infrastructure as code. Industry. Information Technolog... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Regional Vice President of Sales. About the Company. Healthcare technology company developing tools to help providers identify and manage high-risk individ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • SROA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    SROA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Become the newest member of our exciting team at SROA Capital as we redefine self-storage. At SROA, we offer a career and... more

    5 Days Ago

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FAQ about Regional Sales Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Regional Sales Assistant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Regional Sales Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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