Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we have updated the details of service assistant salaries by state across the United States for 2026:
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Hawaii continues to have the highest service assistant salary at $40,492
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Arkansas still reports the lowest service assistant salary at $22,258
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The national average salary for service assistants is now $31,928
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The national hourly pay for service assistants has increased slightly to $15.35
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
In surveys across various demographics, salary remains a top priority for job seekers. Many ask, “How much do service assistants get paid where I live?” Understanding regional salary variances can help inform your career decisions.
While city-specific salaries can vary from the state average, these figures provide a solid foundation for what you can expect in terms of compensation.
Hawaii remains the state with the highest salary for service assistants.
Here’s a snapshot of the top ten states for service assistant salaries in 2026:
Let’s take a look at the full rankings of all states.
Highest-Paid Service Assistants By State
| Rank | State | Average Service Assistant Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $40,492 | $31,000 | $51,000 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $39,621 | $26,000 | $58,000 |
| 3 | California | $37,518 | $25,000 | $56,000 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $37,173 | $24,000 | $56,000 |
| 5 | New York | $36,105 | $23,000 | $54,000 |
| 6 | Maine | $35,873 | $28,000 | $45,000 |
| 7 | Nevada | $35,818 | $24,000 | $53,000 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $35,274 | $27,000 | $44,000 |
| 9 | Arizona | $34,783 | $23,000 | $52,000 |
| 10 | Maryland | $34,016 | $21,000 | $52,000 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $33,835 | $22,000 | $51,000 |
| 12 | Washington | $33,618 | $25,000 | $44,000 |
| 13 | Virginia | $33,116 | $21,000 | $51,000 |
| 14 | Oregon | $32,787 | $23,000 | $45,000 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $32,688 | $23,000 | $46,000 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $32,456 | $24,000 | $42,000 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $32,437 | $23,000 | $43,000 |
| 18 | Illinois | $31,971 | $22,000 | $45,000 |
| 19 | Florida | $31,580 | $19,000 | $50,000 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $31,474 | $21,000 | $45,000 |
| 21 | Idaho | $31,199 | $22,000 | $42,000 |
| 22 | Texas | $30,319 | $19,000 | $46,000 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $29,991 | $22,000 | $40,000 |
| 24 | Delaware | $29,900 | $19,000 | $46,000 |
| 25 | Ohio | $29,396 | $20,000 | $42,000 |
| 26 | Alaska | $29,391 | $24,000 | $35,000 |
| 27 | Michigan | $29,346 | $20,000 | $41,000 |
| 28 | Iowa | $29,131 | $20,000 | $41,000 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $29,129 | $19,000 | $43,000 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $28,998 | $19,000 | $43,000 |
| 31 | Colorado | $28,791 | $19,000 | $42,000 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $28,567 | $19,000 | $42,000 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $28,347 | $18,000 | $44,000 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $28,191 | $18,000 | $43,000 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $28,174 | $18,000 | $42,000 |
| 36 | Vermont | $28,032 | $21,000 | $36,000 |
| 37 | Montana | $27,920 | $21,000 | $36,000 |
| 38 | Indiana | $27,558 | $18,000 | $40,000 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $27,510 | $17,000 | $42,000 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $27,453 | $18,000 | $41,000 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $27,227 | $18,000 | $39,000 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $26,955 | $17,000 | $40,000 |
| 43 | Georgia | $26,862 | $17,000 | $41,000 |
| 44 | Missouri | $26,802 | $18,000 | $39,000 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $26,341 | $18,000 | $37,000 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $25,784 | $19,000 | $34,000 |
| 47 | Utah | $25,017 | $17,000 | $36,000 |
| 48 | Kansas | $24,573 | $16,000 | $36,000 |
| 49 | Alabama | $23,404 | $15,000 | $35,000 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $22,258 | $14,000 | $33,000 |
Methodology: Service Assistant Salary By State
To provide an accurate overview of service assistant pay by state, Zippia has gathered data from various reputable sources, including the BLS, FLC, and OPM, supplemented by actual salary listings from job postings. This data was analyzed to calculate a weighted average salary for service assistants by state.
We ranked every state based on the average annual salary data for service assistants, identifying the state with the highest salary as the top ranking.
Service Assistant Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for service assistants?
The highest-paid state for service assistants is Hawaii with an average salary of $40,492 per year.
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What city pays service assistants the most?
Washington, DC pays service assistants the most with an average salary of $49,104 per year.
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What is the worst state for service assistants?
The worst state for service assistants is Arkansas with an average salary of $22,258 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
