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Assistant to the chairperson salary

Average assistant to the chairperson salary

$45,648

$21.95 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant to the chairperson salary
$32,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Assistant to the Chairperson Salary

The average salary for an Assistant to the Chairperson is $45,648 per year. This figure can differ based on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, those with extensive experience may earn significantly more than entry-level assistants.

Salary by State

Some states offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled administrative professionals. States such as California and New York typically report higher average salaries for this role. Additionally, urban areas often provide greater job opportunities and compensation compared to rural locations.

Industries with Competitive Salaries

Industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology often offer higher salaries for assistants to the chairperson. These sectors value the administrative support that enhances organizational efficiency. Understanding these dynamics can help aspiring professionals make informed career decisions.

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Where can an Assistant To The Chairperson earn more?

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School of Visual Concepts$146,740
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA$39,846

Assistant to the chairperson salaries by experience level

Average assistant to the chairperson salary by state

The highest-paying states for assistants to the chairperson are Minnesota, Oregon, and Alaska. The lowest average assistant to the chairperson salary states are Montana, West Virginia, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for assistants to the chairperson

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Minnesota$56,027$26.94
2Oregon$53,093$25.53
3Washington$49,742$23.91
4Alaska$51,338$24.68
5California$49,957$24.02
6Pennsylvania$46,236$22.23
7Florida$43,725$21.02
8North Dakota$49,022$23.57
9Michigan$43,513$20.92
10Massachusetts$47,338$22.76
11Indiana$43,342$20.84
12Iowa$44,719$21.50
13Wyoming$50,979$24.51
14New York$47,020$22.61
15Nevada$44,556$21.42
16Arizona$42,441$20.40
17New Jersey$48,952$23.53
18Connecticut$46,060$22.14
19Colorado$43,327$20.83
20Tennessee$39,647$19.06
21New Hampshire$43,430$20.88
22Illinois$43,433$20.88
23Rhode Island$45,154$21.71
24Wisconsin$40,542$19.49
25Virginia$46,055$22.14
26South Carolina$40,661$19.55
27Kansas$40,550$19.50
28Maryland$46,781$22.49
29Delaware$45,903$22.07
30Ohio$40,128$19.29
31Georgia$40,171$19.31
32Vermont$43,284$20.81
33Idaho$40,309$19.38
34Hawaii$49,795$23.94
35Maine$39,925$19.19
36South Dakota$38,739$18.62
37Nebraska$38,978$18.74
38New Mexico$37,189$17.88
39Missouri$38,121$18.33
40Oklahoma$34,929$16.79
41Kentucky$36,872$17.73
42North Carolina$39,590$19.03
43Texas$37,888$18.22
44Arkansas$38,152$18.34
45District of Columbia$42,706$20.53
46Montana$36,821$17.70
47Utah$38,618$18.57
48West Virginia$36,229$17.42
49Louisiana$35,468$17.05
50Alabama$33,757$16.23
51Mississippi$32,647$15.70
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Highest paying cities for assistants to the chairperson

The highest-paying cities for assistants to the chairperson are Berkeley, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Berkeley, CA$54,780$26.34
2Seattle, WA$50,095$24.08
3New York, NY$47,454$22.81
4Coral Gables, FL$44,803$21.54
5Fort Collins, CO$43,423$20.88
6Columbia, SC$40,559$19.50
7Madison, WI$40,207$19.33
8Columbus, OH$39,689$19.08
9Saint Louis, MO$38,219$18.37
10San Antonio, TX$38,218$18.37

Assistant to the chairperson salary details

An assistant to the chairperson's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $64,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an assistant to the chairperson's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$64,000$5,333$31
75th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
Average$45,648$3,804$22
25th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
10th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15

Which companies pay assistants to the chairperson the most?

Assistant to the chairperson salaries at School of Visual Concepts and Raymond James Financial are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant to the chairperson salary at companies like UC Merced and University of California are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1School of Visual Concepts$146,740$70.55
2Raymond James Financial$71,788$34.51
3UC Merced$55,830$26.84
4University of California$53,311$25.63
5University of Colorado Boulder$51,895$24.95
6University of California-Berkeley$51,585$24.80
7Cornell University$51,120$24.58
8UMiami Health System$49,935$24.01
9University of Washington$49,492$23.79
10Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs$49,175$23.64
11University of Texas System$48,523$23.33
12University at Buffalo$48,300$23.22
13Binghamton University$48,058$23.10
14The Ohio State University$47,840$23.00
15University of Wisconsin System$47,304$22.74
16UCLA$46,101$22.16
17Pratt Industries$44,328$21.31
18Ohio State University Medical Center$42,987$20.67
19UT Health San Antonio$41,702$20.05
20WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA$39,846$19.16

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Assistant To The Chairperson salary by industry

The average assistant to the chairperson salary varies across industries:

  • The average assistant to the chairperson salary in the media industry is $50,188, the highest of any industry.
  • The average assistant to the chairperson salary in the finance industry is $47,586.
  • Assistants to the chairperson in the health care industry earn an average salary of $45,223, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistants to the chairperson

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Media$50,188$24.13
2Finance$47,586$22.88
3Education$46,527$22.37
4Health Care$45,223$21.74

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Assistant to the chairperson salary trends

The average assistant to the chairperson salary has risen by $7,804 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant to the chairperson earned $37,844 annually, but today, they earn $45,648 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for assistants to the chairperson over the last decade.

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Average assistant to the chairperson salary over time

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Assistant to the chairperson salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$45,600$21.95+2.7%
2025$44,400$21.36+3.5%
2024$42,900$20.60+2.7%
2023$41,700$20.05+1.8%
2022$40,900$19.69+2.6%

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