How much does a Production Assistant make in Plainfield, NJ? The average Production Assistant salary in Plainfield, NJ is $51,173 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,382 and $58,260. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Production Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Production Assistant Salary $40,110 Plainfield,NJ February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Production Assistant Salary $45,382 Plainfield,NJ February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Production Assistant Salary $51,173 Plainfield,NJ February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Production Assistant Salary $58,260 Plainfield,NJ February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Production Assistant Salary $64,712 Plainfield,NJ February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

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Promotion: Developing and implementing promotional activities to attract and increase the awareness of customers in buying products.

Attention to Detail 3.91%
Life insurance 2.53%
Promotion 1.42%
Others 92.14%

Job Description for Production Assistant

Production Assistant assists with coordinating the production of television or web broadcasts, shows, or videos. Monitors designated schedules and timelines to ensure each phase of production stays on track. Being a Production Assistant collaborates with technical specialists and operators for each production's camera, sound, and lighting. Helps with set-up and operation of production equipment such as consoles or teleprompter, and completes any miscellaneous tasks needed for production. Additionally, Production Assistant may require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Production Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Production Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Production Assistant

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Production Assistant, the first career path typically progresses to Camera Operator, Television and Motion Picture.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Creative Production Manager.

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Production Assistant salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Production Assistant, the highest Production Assistant salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Production Assistant salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Production Assistant salary is in Miami, FL, where the Production Assistant salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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