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Job outlook for college assistants in the United States
Are college assistant jobs in demand?
College assistant job and salary trends over time
College assistant jobs over time
College assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,277 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,321 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,658 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,886 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,047 | 0.00% |
Average college assistant salary over time
College assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,899 | $14.37 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $29,006 | $13.95 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $28,191 | $13.55 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $27,390 | $13.17 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $26,798 | $12.88 | +2.7% |
College assistant jobs by state
Most common states for college assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 241 | 33% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 135 | 19% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 59 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 636 | 9% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 96 | 9% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,505 | 8% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 436 | 8% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 614 | 7% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 136 | 7% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,225 | 6% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 709 | 6% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 408 | 6% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 373 | 6% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 349 | 6% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 209 | 6% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 198 | 6% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 98 | 6% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 81 | 6% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 48 | 6% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
Most common cities for college assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $28,155 |
| 2 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $28,343 |
College Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of college assistant experts
University of Iowa
College of Charleston
What type of skills will young College Assistants need?
Brian Lai Ph.D.: They need to be able to write well, specifically be able to clearly summarize and analyze ideas, policies, and arguments in a succinct manner. They will need at least a working understanding of data analysis techniques, if not some ability to analyze data. In the field of IR, the ability to network and work in a group environment will be important.
What experience really stands out on College Assistant resumes?
Jacob Craig Ph.D.: I believe strongly in dexterity and a language of expertise. That means that if a student can show they can adapt to new demands by learning a new way of working, learning about a new audience, learning how to address a new purpose, learning a new genre or style, and learning a new technology, that employee attractive. Especially at the entry-level, the ability to learn and adapt is valuable. Being able to talk about their experience using a persuasive vocabulary is often useful. For instance, if students can describe their approach to communication without using cliches (short and sweet, clear) and something along the lines of purpose, audience, situation, genre, medium--that's persuasive.