How much does a student worker make?

The average student worker salary in the United States is $25,735. Student worker salaries typically range between $19,000 and $34,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for student workers is $12.37 per hour. Student worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Student workers earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.

Student worker salary

Q: What state pays Student Workers the most?

Connecticut pays Student Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $34,106 per year, or $16.40 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a student worker?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a student worker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $32,837 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Student Worker?

A good starting salary for a student worker is $18,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a student worker in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for student workers is $24,167, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a student worker can vary by state.

Average student worker salary

$12.37

$25,735 yearly

Entry-level student worker salary

$19,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Student Worker Salaries

The average annual salary for a student worker is $25,735, which breaks down to about $12.37 per hour. This figure can significantly fluctuate based on various factors, including geographic location and the level of experience. For instance, student workers in urban areas may earn more due to higher living costs.

Factors Influencing Earnings

Various elements impact a student worker's compensation:

Geographic Location: States like California and New York generally offer higher salaries.
Experience Level: More experienced student workers can command higher pay.
Field of Work: Certain roles, such as tutoring or research assistance, often pay more than typical campus jobs.

Knowing these factors can help student workers make informed decisions about their job opportunities. Explore the average salaries by state and consider how specific roles align with your career goals. By understanding the salary landscape, students can better navigate their work experiences while pursuing their education.

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University of California-Berkeley$36,904

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.$29,384

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Student worker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a student worker typically falls between $24,981 and $41,246.

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$25,735yearly

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$41,246yearly

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$24,981yearly

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$29,656yearly

Average student worker salary by state

The average student worker salary in Connecticut, New York, and New Hampshire are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average student worker salary states are Ohio, Florida, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for student workers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Connecticut	$34,106	$16.40
2	New York	$32,837	$15.79
3	Washington	$29,584	$14.22
4	Utah	$29,331	$14.10
5	Massachusetts	$29,382	$14.13
6	Oregon	$28,739	$13.82
7	West Virginia	$27,870	$13.40
8	Minnesota	$30,661	$14.74
9	Maine	$30,516	$14.67
10	California	$29,931	$14.39
11	New Mexico	$28,442	$13.67
12	Delaware	$28,505	$13.70
13	New Hampshire	$30,747	$14.78
14	Iowa	$27,279	$13.11
15	New Jersey	$28,620	$13.76
16	Nevada	$27,781	$13.36
17	Colorado	$26,162	$12.58
18	Arkansas	$25,801	$12.40
19	Idaho	$25,244	$12.14
20	Vermont	$27,593	$13.27
21	Wisconsin	$26,476	$12.73
22	South Carolina	$25,157	$12.09
23	Wyoming	$23,398	$11.25
24	Montana	$25,778	$12.39
25	Kansas	$26,363	$12.67
26	Tennessee	$23,028	$11.07
27	North Dakota	$25,554	$12.29
28	South Dakota	$23,172	$11.14
29	Georgia	$23,840	$11.46
30	District of Columbia	$26,476	$12.73
31	Rhode Island	$24,675	$11.86
32	Hawaii	$23,790	$11.44
33	Pennsylvania	$23,805	$11.44
34	North Carolina	$23,525	$11.31
35	Illinois	$25,325	$12.18
36	Nebraska	$22,553	$10.84
37	Oklahoma	$23,041	$11.08
38	Alaska	$23,371	$11.24
39	Virginia	$23,866	$11.47
40	Arizona	$23,476	$11.29
41	Maryland	$24,324	$11.69
42	Texas	$22,614	$10.87
43	Alabama	$21,710	$10.44
44	Michigan	$22,706	$10.92
45	Florida	$21,141	$10.16
46	Louisiana	$21,054	$10.12
47	Indiana	$22,410	$10.77
48	Missouri	$19,979	$9.61
49	Ohio	$21,600	$10.38
50	Kentucky	$20,606	$9.91
51	Mississippi	$18,008	$8.66

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Highest paying cities for student workers

The highest-paying cities for student workers are Albany, NY, Saint Paul, MN, and Richmond, CA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Albany, NY	$33,403	$16.06
2	Saint Paul, MN	$30,723	$14.77
3	Richmond, CA	$30,223	$14.53
4	Boston, MA	$29,426	$14.15
5	Portland, OR	$28,590	$13.75
6	Reno, NV	$28,000	$13.46
7	Burlington, VT	$27,568	$13.25
8	Denver, CO	$26,156	$12.57
9	Fort Smith, AR	$25,788	$12.40
10	Addison, IL	$25,396	$12.21
11	Philadelphia, PA	$23,877	$11.48
12	Harrisonburg, VA	$23,835	$11.46
13	Peoria, AZ	$23,519	$11.31
14	Austin, TX	$22,671	$10.90
15	Akron, OH	$22,207	$10.68
16	Huntsville, AL	$21,761	$10.46
17	Tampa, FL	$21,132	$10.16
18	Baton Rouge, LA	$21,040	$10.12
19	Richmond, KY	$20,645	$9.93
20	Saint Louis, MO	$20,028	$9.63

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Student worker salary details

A student worker's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average student worker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a student worker's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$34,000	$2,833	$16
75th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14
Average	$25,735	$2,145	$12
25th Percentile	$22,000	$1,833	$11
10th Percentile	$19,000	$1,583	$9

Highest paying student worker jobs

The highest paying types of student workers are foster care worker, student coordinator, and case worker.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Clerical Aide	$29,426	$2,452	$14.15	59,698
Office Aide	$29,255	$2,438	$14.07	76,712
Service Counselor	$35,402	$2,950	$17.02	44,284
Office Support Clerk	$32,040	$2,670	$15.40	185,683
Work Study Student	$24,582	$2,048	$11.82	14,836
Student Services Counselor	$41,175	$3,431	$19.80	104,698

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Which companies pay student workers the most?

Student worker salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Messiah College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average student worker salary at companies like Stratford School and San Francisco University High School are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	University of California-Berkeley	$36,904	$17.74
2	Messiah College	$36,635	$17.61
3	Stratford School	$35,016	$16.83
4	San Francisco University High School	$35,004	$16.83
5	Sonoco	$33,676	$16.19
6	Columbia University in the City of New York	$33,391	$16.05
7	The Art Institute Of Houston	$33,169	$15.95
8	Wayfair	$32,498	$15.62
9	Amazon	$32,444	$15.60
10	IBM	$32,407	$15.58
11	Magna International	$32,247	$15.50
12	Oregon Health & Science University	$31,655	$15.22
13	University of California	$31,595	$15.19
14	Santa Rosa City Schools	$31,191	$15.00
15	United States Courts	$30,527	$14.68
16	West Contra Costa Unified School District	$30,511	$14.67
17	Sony Electronics	$30,167	$14.50
18	Bryant & Stratton College	$29,484	$14.18
19	Ascensus	$29,425	$14.15
20	Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$29,384	$14.13

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Student worker salary trends

The average student worker salary has risen by $4,119 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average student worker earned $21,616 annually, but today, they earn $25,735 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for student workers over the last decade.

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Average student worker salary over time

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Student worker salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$25,700	$12.37	+2.1%
2024	$25,200	$12.11	+2.4%
2023	$24,600	$11.82	+4.1%
2022	$23,600	$11.34	+2.5%
2021	$23,000	$11.05	+2.1%

Recently added student worker salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
University of Arkansas	Extra Help/Bowen Fellow-Student Worker	Little Rock, AR	06/30/2025	$29,218
Oregon Public Schools	Student Worker	Coos Bay, OR	06/30/2025	$29,322
Navarro Group	Student Worker-Soccer	Corsicana, TX	06/29/2025	$20,870
Ou Health	Student Worker (Summer)	Oklahoma City, OK	06/29/2025	$29,218
Broward County Public Schools	Temporary Student Worker Job Details \| Broward County Public Schools	Coconut Creek, FL	06/29/2025	$31,305
University of Alaska System	Dental Clinic Student Worker	Anchorage, AK	06/29/2025	$23,667
Capitol Technology University	Student Worker	Laurel, MD	06/29/2025	$31,305
Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (Qmhp	Non Ohsu Student Worker	Portland, OR	06/29/2025	$33,288
Sodexo	Student Worker	Urban Honolulu, HI	06/28/2025	$31,305
Sodexo	Student Worker	Mequon, WI	06/27/2025	$29,218

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