How much does a program assistant make?
The national average salary for a Program Assistant in the U.S. is $32,201 annually or $15.48 hourly. If you are in the top 10 percent, you will make over $42,000; however, if you are in the bottom 10 percent, you will earn less than $24,000 per year. The most abundant employment opportunities for Program Assistants are in Health Care companies and Professional companies. The best states for high paying Program Assistant jobs are Minnesota, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Most Program Assistants spend 2.1 years in the position.