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Unit assistant salary
Average unit assistant salary
$16.25
Understanding the Role of a Unit Assistant
A unit assistant is essential in healthcare environments, supporting nurses and physicians by performing administrative tasks and enhancing patient care. As of October 2025, the average salary for a unit assistant is approximately $33,802 per year or $16.25 per hour. Salaries may vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, experience levels, and the specific healthcare facility.
Salary Variations by State
For instance, unit assistants in states like California and New York tend to earn higher salaries due to a higher cost of living and demand for healthcare services. Conversely, states with lower living costs may offer salaries closer to the national average. Understanding these factors can help job seekers target their applications effectively.
Career Advancement Opportunities
With experience, unit assistants can advance to higher positions, potentially increasing their earnings. Exploring local job markets and specific healthcare organizations can provide insights into the best opportunities for career growth.
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Where can a Unit Assistant earn more?
Unit assistant salaries by experience level
Unit assistant salary estimates from across the web
Average unit assistant salary by state
The highest-paying states for unit assistants are Massachusetts, California, and Alaska. The lowest average unit assistant salary states are Indiana, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
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Highest paying states for unit assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $47,517 | $22.84 |
| 2 | Washington | $40,386 | $19.42 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $38,228 | $18.38 |
| 4 | Maine | $37,005 | $17.79 |
| 5 | Ohio | $35,104 | $16.88 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $35,418 | $17.03 |
| 7 | Alaska | $40,753 | $19.59 |
| 8 | Vermont | $35,859 | $17.24 |
| 9 | Oregon | $38,773 | $18.64 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $37,892 | $18.22 |
| 11 | New York | $37,649 | $18.10 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $34,605 | $16.64 |
| 13 | Iowa | $38,197 | $18.36 |
| 14 | Michigan | $31,855 | $15.31 |
| 15 | California | $41,173 | $19.79 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $33,626 | $16.17 |
| 17 | Maryland | $38,498 | $18.51 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $32,745 | $15.74 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $33,205 | $15.96 |
| 20 | Arizona | $31,743 | $15.26 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $39,545 | $19.01 |
| 22 | Nevada | $33,668 | $16.19 |
| 23 | Kansas | $31,678 | $15.23 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $29,936 | $14.39 |
| 25 | Montana | $30,309 | $14.57 |
| 26 | Utah | $32,128 | $15.45 |
| 27 | Illinois | $32,994 | $15.86 |
| 28 | Idaho | $32,731 | $15.74 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $30,403 | $14.62 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $31,213 | $15.01 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $36,032 | $17.32 |
| 32 | Missouri | $30,073 | $14.46 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $28,403 | $13.66 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $30,886 | $14.85 |
| 35 | Florida | $28,779 | $13.84 |
| 36 | Indiana | $26,451 | $12.72 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $29,822 | $14.34 |
| 38 | Colorado | $30,928 | $14.87 |
| 39 | Texas | $28,412 | $13.66 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $29,238 | $14.06 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $27,155 | $13.06 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $27,029 | $12.99 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $25,825 | $12.42 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $26,510 | $12.75 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $24,821 | $11.93 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $24,751 | $11.90 |
| 47 | Delaware | $27,886 | $13.41 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $24,267 | $11.67 |
| 49 | Georgia | $26,524 | $12.75 |
| 50 | Virginia | $27,070 | $13.01 |
| 51 | Alabama | $23,134 | $11.12 |
Highest paying cities for unit assistants
The highest-paying cities for unit assistants are Westfield, MA, Napa, CA, and Olympia, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westfield, MA | $47,424 | $22.80 |
| 2 | Napa, CA | $43,682 | $21.00 |
| 3 | Olympia, WA | $41,227 | $19.82 |
| 4 | Sioux City, IA | $38,370 | $18.45 |
| 5 | Danbury, CT | $38,045 | $18.29 |
| 6 | Rochester, NY | $37,590 | $18.07 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $36,137 | $17.37 |
| 8 | Concord, NH | $35,364 | $17.00 |
| 9 | Elk Grove Village, IL | $33,144 | $15.93 |
| 10 | Albuquerque, NM | $32,774 | $15.76 |
| 11 | Port Huron, MI | $32,720 | $15.73 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $31,822 | $15.30 |
| 13 | Olathe, KS | $31,673 | $15.23 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $30,898 | $14.85 |
| 15 | Milwaukee, WI | $30,384 | $14.61 |
| 16 | Springfield, MO | $29,673 | $14.27 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $28,391 | $13.65 |
| 18 | South Bend, IN | $27,118 | $13.04 |
| 19 | Elizabethtown, KY | $27,041 | $13.00 |
| 20 | Mobile, AL | $23,233 | $11.17 |
Unit assistant salary details
A unit assistant's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a unit assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $33,802 | $2,817 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Top companies hiring unit assistants now:
Which companies pay unit assistants the most?
Unit assistant salaries at UC Santa Barbara and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average unit assistant salary at companies like Montgomery County Public Schools and Heritage Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Santa Barbara | $46,817 | $22.51 |
| 2 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $41,251 | $19.83 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Public Schools | $41,010 | $19.72 |
| 4 | Heritage Operations Group | $38,775 | $18.64 |
| 5 | Sutter Health | $37,010 | $17.79 |
| 6 | Washington State University | $36,620 | $17.61 |
| 7 | Redstone Highlands | $36,142 | $17.38 |
| 8 | HUB International | $36,122 | $17.37 |
| 9 | CuyunaMedicalCenter | $35,878 | $17.25 |
| 10 | Fred Hutch | $35,740 | $17.18 |
| 11 | Catholic Health East | $35,714 | $17.17 |
| 12 | Berkshire | $35,570 | $17.10 |
| 13 | Beacon Health Options | $35,150 | $16.90 |
| 14 | University of Rochester | $35,082 | $16.87 |
| 15 | Cape Cod Healthcare | $34,823 | $16.74 |
| 16 | CoxHealth | $34,727 | $16.70 |
| 17 | City of Philadelphia | $34,668 | $16.67 |
| 18 | American Red Cross | $34,631 | $16.65 |
| 19 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $34,295 | $16.49 |
| 20 | Episcopal SeniorLife Communities | $34,266 | $16.47 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Unit assistant salary trends
The average unit assistant salary has risen by $6,364 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average unit assistant earned $27,438 annually, but today, they earn $33,802 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for unit assistants over the last decade.
Compare unit assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average unit assistant salary over time
Compare unit assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Unit assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,800 | $16.25 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $32,800 | $15.78 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $31,700 | $15.24 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $30,600 | $14.72 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $29,700 | $14.30 | +3.0% |
Recently added unit assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unit Assistant | New York City | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $49,128 |
| Multicare Health System | Unit Care Assistant-Float Pool | Yakima, WA | 06/26/2025 | $47,563 |
| City of Buckey, Az | Training Unit Assistant | Buckeye, AZ | 06/26/2025 | $46,904 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Healthcare Tech (Cna)/Unit Assistant-Cardio-Pulmonary Med/Surg | Urbana, IL | 06/25/2025 | $35,479 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | Unit Assistant II | Salinas, CA | 06/21/2025 | $60,022 |
| Ohio Department of Education | Educational Unit Assistant | Hamilton, OH | 06/19/2025 | $33,809 |
| University of Rochester | Seiu Unit Support Assistant USA | Rochester, NY | 06/14/2025 | $37,629 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Unit Assistant--Mawah | Mahwah, NJ | 06/10/2025 | $63,695 |
| Aa270 | Unit Support Assistant | Bryan, TX | 06/09/2025 | $45,000 |
| Yakima Memorial Hospital | Unit Care Assistant-Behavioral Health | Yakima, WA | 06/06/2025 | $47,563 |
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