Question 1

How long does it take to become a Student Assistant?

Accepted Answer

It takes one year or less to become a student assistant. That is the time it takes to learn specific student 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 4 to 6 years years to become a student assistant.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Student Assistant?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a student assistant is $19,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a student assistant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for student assistants is $26,566, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a student assistant can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a student assistant make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a student assistant. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a student assistant is $26,566. Even student assistants in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $36,000 per year.

Question 4

What percentage of Student Assistants are female?

Accepted Answer

63.1% of student assistants are female in the United States. This is -1.6 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female student assistants has decreased by -16.7 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 203,269 female student assistants in the U.S. and 118,870 male student assistants in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 322,139 people with the specific job title of student assistant and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Frequently asked questions about student assistants

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How long does it take to become a Student Assistant?

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What is a good starting salary for a Student Assistant?

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Can a student assistant make 100k?

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What percentage of Student Assistants are female?