Q: How much does an assistant make monthly?

An assistant makes $3,384 monthly, on average. However, the range in monthly salary for an assistant can start as low as $1,038 to as high as $6,115. Factors such as location and company can impact how much an assistant can earn.

Q: How much should a program assistant make?

A program assistant should make $45,000 per year. The range in pay for a program assistant can start as low as $39,790 to as high as $67,640 a year. Factors such as years of experience and location impact how much a program assistant should make.

Question 1

How long does it take to become a Program Assistant?

Accepted Answer

It takes 3 years of professional experience to become a program assistant. That is the time it takes to learn specific program assistant skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 6 to 8 years years to become a program assistant.

Question 2

How can I be a good program assistant?

Accepted Answer

To be a good program assistant requires excellent communication skills, strong time management abilities, and keen attention to detail. Most program assistants are responsible for performing general office duties such as answering phone calls, keeping records, data entry, and addressing customer concerns.

Question 3

What are the qualifications to be an assistant?

Accepted Answer

The qualifications needed to be an assistant include a high school diploma and some prior related work experience. An assistant can work in many different industries (e.g., technology, academic, publishing) and on many different levels (e.g., assistant to the manager, assistant to the CEO) within the company.

Question 4

What are the roles of a program assistant?

Accepted Answer

The roles of program assistants can vary depending on the industry, but the main focus is carrying out administrative tasks that impact the daily operations of a business. Most program assistants are responsible for performing general office duties such as answering phone calls, keeping records, data entry, addressing customer concerns and so on.

Question 5

What is a graduate program assistant?

Accepted Answer

A graduate assistantship is a salaried student employment opportunity for graduate students. Graduate assistants work a set number of hours per week and, in return, receive a tuition waiver and, oftentimes, a monthly living stipend.

Question 6

What skills does a program assistant need?

Accepted Answer

The skills needed to be a program assistant are communication skills, interpersonal skills, time management skills, creative thinking, among others. Communication skills, including active listening, are essential for program assistants, as program members often approach them with requests, ideas, orders and issues.

Question 7

What is a good starting salary for a Program Assistant?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a program assistant is $26,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a program assistant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for program assistants is $33,256, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a program assistant can vary by state.

Question 8

How much does an assistant make monthly?

Accepted Answer

An assistant makes $3,384 monthly, on average. However, the range in monthly salary for an assistant can start as low as $1,038 to as high as $6,115. Factors such as location and company can impact how much an assistant can earn.

Question 9

How much should a program assistant make?

Accepted Answer

A program assistant should make $45,000 per year. The range in pay for a program assistant can start as low as $39,790 to as high as $67,640 a year. Factors such as years of experience and location impact how much a program assistant should make.

Question 10

Can a program assistant make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a program assistant. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a program assistant is $33,256. Even program assistants in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $41,000 per year.

Question 11

How do I get a job as an assistant?

Accepted Answer

To get a job as an assistant, you need to choose an area of work and prepare yourself to work for a professional in that field. Many professionals need assistants; therefore, the preparation to work under a professional depends on the chosen field of work.

Question 12

What percentage of Program Assistants are female?

Accepted Answer

74.2% of program assistants are female in the United States. This is -1.5 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female program assistants has increased by 2.2 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 22,720 female program assistants in the U.S. and 7,900 male program assistants in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 30,620 people with the specific job title of program assistant and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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