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Youth assistant salary
Average youth assistant salary
$14.54
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Average youth assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for youth assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $36,333 | $17.47 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $33,426 | $16.07 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $35,384 | $17.01 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $34,782 | $16.72 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $33,835 | $16.27 |
| 6 | Michigan | $29,851 | $14.35 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $33,104 | $15.92 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $37,609 | $18.08 |
| 9 | Illinois | $31,795 | $15.29 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $29,853 | $14.35 |
| 11 | California | $34,847 | $16.75 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $28,030 | $13.48 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $32,487 | $15.62 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $31,028 | $14.92 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $28,661 | $13.78 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $29,919 | $14.38 |
| 17 | Maryland | $28,302 | $13.61 |
| 18 | Maine | $29,568 | $14.22 |
| 19 | Washington | $29,472 | $14.17 |
| 20 | Vermont | $29,118 | $14.00 |
| 21 | Delaware | $30,626 | $14.72 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $24,196 | $11.63 |
| 23 | Indiana | $24,832 | $11.94 |
| 24 | Ohio | $24,110 | $11.59 |
| 25 | Kansas | $26,665 | $12.82 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $24,774 | $11.91 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $26,835 | $12.90 |
| 28 | Florida | $25,111 | $12.07 |
| 29 | Virginia | $27,364 | $13.16 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $24,438 | $11.75 |
| 31 | Colorado | $24,100 | $11.59 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $25,789 | $12.40 |
| 33 | Nevada | $23,543 | $11.32 |
| 34 | Arizona | $23,198 | $11.15 |
| 35 | Oregon | $26,227 | $12.61 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $23,459 | $11.28 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $25,137 | $12.09 |
| 38 | Alaska | $21,768 | $10.47 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $22,824 | $10.97 |
| 40 | Idaho | $24,336 | $11.70 |
| 41 | Missouri | $24,581 | $11.82 |
| 42 | Georgia | $23,265 | $11.19 |
| 43 | Utah | $21,638 | $10.40 |
| 44 | Texas | $23,049 | $11.08 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $23,200 | $11.15 |
| 46 | Iowa | $22,256 | $10.70 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $21,335 | $10.26 |
| 48 | Alabama | $22,280 | $10.71 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $21,819 | $10.49 |
| 50 | Montana | $20,947 | $10.07 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $21,825 | $10.49 |
Youth assistant salary details
A youth assistant's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a youth assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $30,242 | $2,520 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying youth assistant jobs
The highest paying types of youth assistants are addictions counselor assistant, advising assistant, and assistant program coordinator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Advocate | $33,924 | $2,827 | $16.31 | 78,437 |
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Youth assistant salary trends
The average youth assistant salary has risen by $6,072 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average youth assistant earned $24,170 annually, but today, they earn $30,242 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for youth assistants over the last decade.
Compare youth assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average youth assistant salary over time
Compare youth assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Youth assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,200 | $14.54 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $29,500 | $14.18 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $28,400 | $13.65 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $27,900 | $13.39 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $26,800 | $12.86 | +3.1% |
Recently added youth assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | Youth Care Assistant | Safety Harbor, FL | 06/26/2025 | $33,392 |
| Oakland County, Michigan Government | Youth Assistance Caseworker I | Pontiac, MI | 06/24/2025 | $60,999 |
| State of New York | Youth Support Assistant (Hourly) | Lloyd, NY | 06/20/2025 | $42,617 |
| Multco | Youth Inspections Staff | Portland, OR | 06/20/2025 | $42,199 |
| YMCA of Superior California | Youth Sports Assistant | Sacramento, CA | 06/14/2025 | $41,740 |
| The Salvation Army | Youth & Family Assistant | Chambersburg, PA | 06/11/2025 | $41,740 |
| Multco | Youth Inspections Staff | Portland, OR | 05/31/2025 | $42,199 |
| Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | Youth Assistant-Temporary | Nore, MN | 05/23/2025 | $41,740 |
| Mac's List | Limited Duration Summer Youth Assistant | Portland, OR | 05/23/2025 | $41,740 |
| State of New York | Youth Support Assistant (Hourly) | Rome, NY | 05/08/2025 | $42,617 |
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