Question 1

How long does it take to become a Technical Assistant?

Accepted Answer

It takes 2 years of professional experience to become a technical assistant. That is the time it takes to learn specific technical 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 5 to 7 years years to become a technical assistant.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Technical Assistant?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a technical assistant is $24,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a technical assistant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for technical assistants is $36,196, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a technical assistant can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a technical assistant make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a technical assistant. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a technical assistant because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $53,000 per year. The average annual salary for a technical assistant is $36,196.

Question 4

What percentage of Technical Assistants are female?

Accepted Answer

46.0% of technical assistants are female in the United States. This is 1.7 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female technical assistants has decreased by -5.8 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 65,017 female technical assistants in the U.S. and 76,326 male technical assistants in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 141,343 people with the specific job title of technical assistant and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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