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Are you thinking of becoming an assistant and really want to work at Medical Company? Turns out, your chances to become an assistant are better in some states than others.In fact, our research shows that Massachusetts is the best state for assistants in America. The best city in America for assistants with the highest pay is Boston, MA.
The median salary for assistants in Massachusetts is $86,498. Compare that to the median salary in South Dakota of $24,353, which ranked worst for assistants, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistants in 2026
1. Massachusetts
Total assistant jobs: 8,500 Average annual salary: $86,498 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
2. New York
Total assistant jobs: 12,828 Average annual salary: $76,802 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
3. Maine
Total assistant jobs: 1,545 Average annual salary: $68,164 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
4. New Hampshire
Total assistant jobs: 2,052 Average annual salary: $66,664 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
5. Connecticut
Total assistant jobs: 2,970 Average annual salary: $69,913 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
6. West Virginia
Total assistant jobs: 1,723 Average annual salary: $57,569 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
7. Vermont
Total assistant jobs: 547 Average annual salary: $74,465 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
8. Pennsylvania
Total assistant jobs: 9,385 Average annual salary: $62,121 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
9. Maryland
Total assistant jobs: 5,148 Average annual salary: $66,629 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. Indiana
Total assistant jobs: 6,267 Average annual salary: $52,971 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $86,498 | $40,000 | 6,859,819 | 8,500 |
| 2 | New York | $76,802 | $34,000 | 19,849,399 | 12,828 |
| 3 | Maine | $68,164 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 1,545 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $66,664 | $28,000 | 1,342,795 | 2,052 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $69,913 | $30,000 | 3,588,184 | 2,970 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $57,569 | $24,000 | 1,815,857 | 1,723 |
| 7 | Vermont | $74,465 | $32,000 | 623,657 | 547 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $62,121 | $26,000 | 12,805,537 | 9,385 |
| 9 | Maryland | $66,629 | $28,000 | 6,052,177 | 5,148 |
| 10 | Indiana | $52,971 | $22,000 | 6,666,818 | 6,267 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $70,045 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 833 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $66,919 | $28,000 | 9,005,644 | 6,184 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $54,455 | $22,000 | 10,273,419 | 8,523 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $83,455 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 892 |
| 15 | Ohio | $52,966 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 8,886 |
| 16 | Michigan | $50,672 | $21,000 | 9,962,311 | 7,580 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $49,448 | $20,000 | 4,454,189 | 3,436 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $45,095 | $19,000 | 5,795,483 | 5,563 |
| 19 | Virginia | $60,720 | $25,000 | 8,470,020 | 6,559 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $37,629 | $18,000 | 5,576,606 | 7,038 |
| 21 | Florida | $40,902 | $17,000 | 20,984,400 | 15,814 |
| 22 | Delaware | $54,922 | $22,000 | 961,939 | 805 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $46,017 | $18,000 | 5,024,369 | 3,574 |
| 24 | Illinois | $48,421 | $20,000 | 12,802,023 | 8,370 |
| 25 | Washington | $32,884 | $24,000 | 7,405,743 | 5,666 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $35,484 | $21,000 | 1,427,538 | 657 |
| 27 | Iowa | $34,456 | $16,000 | 3,145,711 | 2,961 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $38,467 | $16,000 | 6,715,984 | 4,687 |
| 29 | Alaska | $27,904 | $20,000 | 739,795 | 820 |
| 30 | Georgia | $40,049 | $17,000 | 10,429,379 | 7,820 |
| 31 | Missouri | $30,329 | $15,000 | 6,113,532 | 4,850 |
| 32 | Oregon | $29,978 | $22,000 | 4,142,776 | 3,063 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $26,447 | $15,000 | 4,684,333 | 2,878 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $28,551 | $17,000 | 755,393 | 749 |
| 35 | Arizona | $26,834 | $19,000 | 7,016,270 | 5,104 |
| 36 | Montana | $26,312 | $19,000 | 1,050,493 | 1,008 |
| 37 | Alabama | $34,026 | $15,000 | 4,874,747 | 3,185 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $25,486 | $13,000 | 2,984,100 | 1,865 |
| 39 | Colorado | $27,643 | $19,000 | 5,607,154 | 5,148 |
| 40 | Kansas | $26,041 | $15,000 | 2,913,123 | 2,434 |
| 41 | California | $31,407 | $22,000 | 39,536,653 | 19,415 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $25,652 | $18,000 | 2,088,070 | 1,619 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $25,636 | $18,000 | 579,315 | 469 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $26,115 | $15,000 | 1,920,076 | 1,720 |
| 45 | Texas | $26,162 | $16,000 | 28,304,596 | 15,674 |
| 46 | Nevada | $26,430 | $19,000 | 2,998,039 | 1,423 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $24,573 | $15,000 | 3,930,864 | 2,468 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $24,917 | $14,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,844 |
| 49 | Idaho | $25,449 | $19,000 | 1,716,943 | 1,196 |
| 50 | Utah | $25,014 | $18,000 | 3,101,833 | 2,180 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $24,353 | $14,000 | 869,666 | 647 |
Highest paying states for assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $86,498 |
| 2 | New York | $76,802 |
| 3 | Maine | $68,164 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $66,664 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $69,913 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $57,569 |
| 7 | Vermont | $74,465 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $62,121 |
| 9 | Maryland | $66,629 |
| 10 | Indiana | $52,971 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $70,045 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $66,919 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $54,455 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $83,455 |
| 15 | Ohio | $52,966 |
| 16 | Michigan | $50,672 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $49,448 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $45,095 |
| 19 | Virginia | $60,720 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $37,629 |
| 21 | Florida | $40,902 |
| 22 | Delaware | $54,922 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $46,017 |
| 24 | Illinois | $48,421 |
| 25 | Washington | $32,884 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $35,484 |
| 27 | Iowa | $34,456 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $38,467 |
| 29 | Alaska | $27,904 |
| 30 | Georgia | $40,049 |
| 31 | Missouri | $30,329 |
| 32 | Oregon | $29,978 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $26,447 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $28,551 |
| 35 | Arizona | $26,834 |
| 36 | Montana | $26,312 |
| 37 | Alabama | $34,026 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $25,486 |
| 39 | Colorado | $27,643 |
| 40 | Kansas | $26,041 |
| 41 | California | $31,407 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $25,652 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $25,636 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $26,115 |
| 45 | Texas | $26,162 |
| 46 | Nevada | $26,430 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $24,573 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $24,917 |
| 49 | Idaho | $25,449 |
| 50 | Utah | $25,014 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $24,353 |
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Updated January 8, 2025