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Job outlook for lead assistants in the United States
Lead assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead assistant job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 52,400 new jobs for lead assistants are projected over the next decade.
Lead assistant salaries have increased 7% for lead assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,993 lead assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 86,609 active lead assistant job openings in the US.
The average lead assistant salary is $31,987.
Are lead assistant jobs in demand?
Yes, lead assistant jobs are in demand. Lead assistant demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.
Lead assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lead assistant jobs and the average lead assistant salary over time.
Lead assistant jobs over time
Lead assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,993 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 9,292 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,243 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,327 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,490 | 0.00% |
Average lead assistant salary over time
Lead assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,987 | $15.38 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $31,041 | $14.92 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $30,487 | $14.66 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $29,656 | $14.26 | --1.3% |
| 2021 | $30,033 | $14.44 | +1.9% |
Lead assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lead assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lead assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lead assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 246 | 23% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 201 | 23% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 157 | 21% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 155 | 21% |
| 5 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,911 | 19% |
| 6 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 561 | 19% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 542 | 19% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 398 | 19% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 367 | 19% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 324 | 19% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 652 | 17% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 107 | 17% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 471 | 16% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 215 | 16% |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 181 | 14% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 850 | 13% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 609 | 13% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 804 | 12% |
| 20 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 588 | 12% |
Most common cities for lead assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dedham | 4 | 16% | $35,140 |
| 2 | Monterey | 4 | 14% | $34,501 |
| 3 | Needham | 4 | 14% | $35,125 |
| 4 | Marlborough | 5 | 13% | $35,133 |
| 5 | Woburn | 5 | 13% | $34,947 |
| 6 | Attleboro | 4 | 9% | $35,408 |
| 7 | Cambridge | 9 | 8% | $35,024 |
| 8 | Framingham | 5 | 7% | $35,141 |
| 9 | Napa | 4 | 5% | $34,451 |
| 10 | Columbia | 4 | 4% | $31,387 |
| 11 | Ann Arbor | 4 | 3% | $30,501 |
| 12 | Boston | 14 | 2% | $35,040 |
| 13 | Fort Lauderdale | 4 | 2% | $27,275 |
| 14 | Irvine | 4 | 2% | $33,597 |
| 15 | San Diego | 9 | 1% | $33,381 |
| 16 | Detroit | 4 | 1% | $30,636 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $28,592 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $33,796 |