50% of professionals earn between $43,222 - $85,000 USD
The median salary is $60,700
The average salary for a Assistant in United States is USD 60,700 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 72,850 per year, based on 811,055 active job listings.
The cities with the most Assistant job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta. New York leads with 10,548 job openings.
Leading employers for Assistant roles in United States include Inside Higher Ed, Dollar Tree Stores, Family Dollar, Jackson Therapy Partners, Robert Half.
Explore 811,055 Assistant job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.