What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's salary?

An Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,146 for beginners, reaching about $51,005 at mid-level, and approach $81,954 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant?

Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant roles are District of Columbia $57,030, California $56,814, Massachusetts $56,057. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Accountant V: $140,907; Intermediate Accountant: $72,390; Accountant II: $72,361; Accounts Manager/Accountant: $63,570; Jr Accountant: $62,302.

Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant in South Dakota is $46,811 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,152
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,363 to $50,653
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,224

10% $40,224

50% (Median) $46,811

90% $54,152

Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,653	$4,221	$974	$24
Average	$46,811	$3,901	$900	$23
25th Percentile	$43,363	$3,614	$834	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,146
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,010
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,005
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,996
Expert (over 8 years): $81,954

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$41,146
Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant	1-2 years	$46,010
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$51,005
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$66,996
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$81,954

How Do Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,030.
California: $56,814.
Massachusetts: $56,057.

District of Columbia $57,030 California $56,814 Massachusetts $56,057 Washington $55,851 New Jersey $55,830 Alaska $55,758 Connecticut $55,047 New York $54,759

Hawaii $53,837 Rhode Island $53,404 Maryland $53,110 Minnesota $52,709 Colorado $52,554 Illinois $52,503 Oregon $52,307 Delaware $52,163

New Hampshire $52,072 Virginia $51,869 Pennsylvania $51,277 Nevada $50,978 North Dakota $50,880 Michigan $50,725 Wisconsin $50,669 Vermont $50,555

Texas $50,241 Maine $50,221 Arizona $50,190 Ohio $50,154 Georgia $49,680 Indiana $49,443 Wyoming $49,397 Utah $49,324

Iowa $49,294 Kansas $49,046 Louisiana $48,974 North Carolina $48,948 Missouri $48,938 Florida $48,737 Montana $48,629 Nebraska $48,526

Kentucky $48,469 South Carolina $48,263 Tennessee $48,135 Idaho $48,083 New Mexico $47,707 Oklahoma $47,625 Alabama $47,321 South Dakota $46,811

Arkansas $46,533 West Virginia $46,383 Mississippi $45,935

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $47,299
Aurora: $47,550
Baltic: $47,039

Alcester, SD $47,299

Aurora, SD $47,550

Baltic, SD $47,039

Beresford, SD $47,178

Brandon, SD $46,942

Brookings, SD $47,638

Burbank, SD $47,130

Canistota, SD $47,200

Canton, SD $47,066

Centerville, SD $47,181

Chancellor, SD $47,061

Chester, SD $47,177

Colman, SD $47,331

Colton, SD $47,134

Crooks, SD $47,013

Davis, SD $47,123

Dell Rapids, SD $47,125

Egan, SD $47,251

Elk Point, SD $46,981

Elkton, SD $47,579

Fairview, SD $47,135

Flandreau, SD $47,405

Freeman, SD $47,353

Garretson, SD $47,047

Gayville, SD $47,433

Harrisburg, SD $46,972

Hartford, SD $47,044

Hudson, SD $47,173

Humboldt, SD $47,111

Hurley, SD $47,182

Irene, SD $47,315

Jefferson, SD $46,806

Lennox, SD $47,061

Lesterville, SD $47,398

Lyons, SD $47,057

Madison, SD $47,424

Marion, SD $47,214

Menno, SD $47,373

Mission Hill, SD $47,408

Monroe, SD $47,163

Belle Fourche, SD $47,345

Black Hawk, SD $45,897

Box Elder, SD $45,956

Buffalo, SD $47,259

Buffalo Gap, SD $46,888

Camp Crook, SD $47,305

Caputa, SD $46,178

Custer, SD $46,787

Deadwood, SD $46,499

Edgemont, SD $47,236

Enning, SD $46,867

Fairburn, SD $46,354

Fort Meade, SD $46,350

Hermosa, SD $46,169

Hill City, SD $46,482

Hot Springs, SD $47,200

Howes, SD $46,971

Interior, SD $47,046

Keystone, SD $46,123

Kyle, SD $47,147

Lead, SD $46,925

Ludlow, SD $47,445

Manderson, SD $47,223

Mud Butte, SD $47,000

Nemo, SD $46,188

Newell, SD $47,091

New Underwood, SD $46,180

Nisland, SD $47,195

Oelrichs, SD $47,102

Oglala, SD $47,184

Oral, SD $47,059

Owanka, SD $46,408

Piedmont, SD $45,931

Pine Ridge, SD $47,272

Porcupine, SD $47,130

Pringle, SD $46,932

Quinn, SD $46,978

Redig, SD $46,923

Saint Onge, SD $47,056

Scenic, SD $46,722

Smithwick, SD $47,118

Spearfish, SD $47,268

Sturgis, SD $46,203

Union Center, SD $46,898

Vale, SD $46,751

Wall, SD $46,910

Wasta, SD $46,673

White Owl, SD $46,993

Whitewood, SD $46,858

Wounded Knee, SD $47,225

Leola, SD $47,505

Long Lake, SD $47,578

Mansfield, SD $47,477

Mellette, SD $47,522

Northville, SD $47,471

Onaka, SD $47,286

Orient, SD $47,358

Pierpont, SD $47,519

Redfield, SD $47,595

Rockham, SD $47,414

Roscoe, SD $47,330

Selby, SD $47,248

Seneca, SD $47,256

Stratford, SD $47,524

Tolstoy, SD $47,259

Tulare, SD $47,529

Turton, SD $47,532

Warner, SD $47,579

Westport, SD $47,514

Pierre, SD $43,396

Agar, SD $44,525

Belvidere, SD $46,977

Blunt, SD $43,396

Burke, SD $47,345

Colome, SD $47,287

Dallas, SD $47,273

Draper, SD $45,814

Fort Pierre, SD $43,523

Gregory, SD $47,323

Hamill, SD $47,206

Harrold, SD $43,649

Hayes, SD $46,494

Herrick, SD $47,318

Holabird, SD $44,634

Ideal, SD $47,194

Kadoka, SD $47,031

Kennebec, SD $46,504

Long Valley, SD $47,029

Lower Brule, SD $46,443

Martin, SD $47,143

Midland, SD $46,877

Milesville, SD $46,907

Mission, SD $47,244

Murdo, SD $46,587

Norris, SD $47,102

Okaton, SD $46,983

Okreek, SD $47,217

Onida, SD $43,822

Parmelee, SD $47,187

Philip, SD $46,976

Presho, SD $46,157

Reliance, SD $47,233

Rosebud, SD $47,295

Saint Charles, SD $47,370

Saint Francis, SD $47,204

Tuthill, SD $47,086

Vivian, SD $45,956

Wanblee, SD $47,117

White River, SD $47,096

Winner, SD $47,244

Witten, SD $47,159

Wood, SD $47,091

Mobridge, SD $47,258

Bison, SD $47,140

Bullhead, SD $47,501

Cherry Creek, SD $47,018

Dupree, SD $47,028

Eagle Butte, SD $47,077

Faith, SD $47,014

Glencross, SD $47,054

Glenham, SD $47,275

Herreid, SD $47,456

Isabel, SD $47,045

Keldron, SD $47,272

Lantry, SD $47,099

Lemmon, SD $47,449

Little Eagle, SD $47,494

Lodgepole, SD $47,321

Mc Intosh, SD $47,343

Mc Laughlin, SD $47,301

Meadow, SD $47,032

Morristown, SD $47,391

Mound City, SD $47,371

Pollock, SD $47,549

Prairie City, SD $47,201

Ralph, SD $47,355

Reva, SD $47,204

Ridgeview, SD $47,100

Timber Lake, SD $47,124

Trail City, SD $47,109

Wakpala, SD $47,302

Walker, SD $47,377

Watauga, SD $47,270

Whitehorse, SD $47,150

Rapid City, SD $45,889

Ellsworth Afb, SD $45,889

Allen, SD $47,142

Batesland, SD $47,162

Montrose, SD $47,201

North Sioux City, SD $46,732

Nunda, SD $47,401

Oldham, SD $47,506

Olivet, SD $47,394

Parker, SD $47,137

Ramona, SD $47,422

Renner, SD $46,983

Rowena, SD $46,951

Rutland, SD $47,359

Salem, SD $47,362

Scotland, SD $47,469

Sinai, SD $47,656

Springfield, SD $47,525

Tabor, SD $47,494

Tea, SD $47,009

Trent, SD $47,188

Tyndall, SD $47,480

Utica, SD $47,398

Valley Springs, SD $46,980

Vermillion, SD $47,409

Viborg, SD $47,302

Volga, SD $47,545

Volin, SD $47,355

Wakonda, SD $47,306

Wentworth, SD $47,342

Winfred, SD $47,366

Worthing, SD $47,054

Yankton, SD $47,590

Sioux Falls, SD $46,940

Vienna, SD $47,630

Wallace, SD $47,601

Waubay, SD $47,579

Webster, SD $47,591

White, SD $47,664

Willow Lake, SD $47,684

Wilmot, SD $47,626

Mitchell, SD $47,633

Alexandria, SD $47,458

Alpena, SD $47,539

Armour, SD $47,441

Artesian, SD $47,531

Avon, SD $47,454

Bonesteel, SD $47,361

Bridgewater, SD $47,331

Canova, SD $47,395

Carpenter, SD $47,649

Carthage, SD $47,542

Cavour, SD $47,605

Chamberlain, SD $47,390

Corsica, SD $47,450

Dante, SD $47,426

Delmont, SD $47,428

Dimock, SD $47,480

Emery, SD $47,409

Ethan, SD $47,506

Fairfax, SD $47,370

Fedora, SD $47,490

Fort Thompson, SD $46,834

Fulton, SD $47,496

Gann Valley, SD $47,292

Geddes, SD $47,381

Harrison, SD $47,417

Highmore, SD $46,504

Stephan, SD $46,710

Hitchcock, SD $47,567

Howard, SD $47,514

Huron, SD $47,729

Iroquois, SD $47,616

Kaylor, SD $47,532

Kimball, SD $47,388

Lake Andes, SD $47,457

Lane, SD $47,638

Letcher, SD $47,510

Marty, SD $47,609

Miller, SD $47,433

Mount Vernon, SD $47,479

New Holland, SD $47,549

Oacoma, SD $47,348

Parkston, SD $47,500

Pickstown, SD $47,530

Plankinton, SD $47,471

Platte, SD $47,390

Pukwana, SD $47,357

Ree Heights, SD $47,120

Saint Lawrence, SD $47,435

Spencer, SD $47,389

Stickney, SD $47,440

Tripp, SD $47,454

Virgil, SD $47,498

Wagner, SD $47,463

Wessington, SD $47,463

Wessington Springs, SD $47,456

White Lake, SD $47,409

Wolsey, SD $47,557

Woonsocket, SD $47,535

Yale, SD $47,644

Aberdeen, SD $47,648

Akaska, SD $47,223

Amherst, SD $47,575

Andover, SD $47,507

Ashton, SD $47,498

Barnard, SD $47,563

Bath, SD $47,548

Bowdle, SD $47,312

Brentford, SD $47,584

Britton, SD $47,709

Claremont, SD $47,535

Columbia, SD $47,478

Conde, SD $47,529

Cresbard, SD $47,411

Doland, SD $47,630

Eureka, SD $47,479

Faulkton, SD $47,407

Ferney, SD $47,702

Frankfort, SD $47,627

Frederick, SD $47,576

Gettysburg, SD $46,962

Groton, SD $47,554

Hecla, SD $47,644

Hosmer, SD $47,404

Houghton, SD $47,442

Hoven, SD $47,274

Ipswich, SD $47,453

Java, SD $47,245

Langford, SD $47,511

Lebanon, SD $47,041

Watertown, SD $47,729

Arlington, SD $47,603

Astoria, SD $47,678

Badger, SD $47,686

Big Stone City, SD $47,755

Bradley, SD $47,587

Brandt, SD $47,646

Bristol, SD $47,548

Bruce, SD $47,594

Bryant, SD $47,663

Castlewood, SD $47,633

Claire City, SD $47,706

Clark, SD $47,668

Clear Lake, SD $47,650

Corona, SD $47,707

De Smet, SD $47,644

Eden, SD $47,559

Erwin, SD $47,614

Estelline, SD $47,626

Florence, SD $47,610

Garden City, SD $47,618

Gary, SD $47,681

Goodwin, SD $47,590

Grenville, SD $47,547

Hayti, SD $47,651

Hazel, SD $47,630

Henry, SD $47,631

Kranzburg, SD $47,808

Labolt, SD $47,595

Lake City, SD $47,639

Lake Norden, SD $47,674

Lake Preston, SD $47,628

Marvin, SD $47,544

Milbank, SD $47,747

New Effington, SD $47,807

Ortley, SD $47,554

Peever, SD $47,618

Raymond, SD $47,642

Revillo, SD $47,624

Rosholt, SD $47,796

Roslyn, SD $47,538

Sisseton, SD $47,647

South Shore, SD $47,558

Stockholm, SD $47,559

Strandburg, SD $47,554

Summit, SD $47,557

Toronto, SD $47,628

Twin Brooks, SD $47,541

Veblen, SD $47,729

Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$56,173	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$55,237	$27.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$53,832	$26.0	15%
Financial Services	$53,832	$26.0	15%
Chemicals	$51,492	$25.0	10%

Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$43,363

Average $46,811/year

$50,653

$3,614

Average $3,901/month

$4,221

$834

Average $900/week

$974

$21

Average $23/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,653	$4,221	$974	$24
Average	$46,811	$3,901	$900	$23
25th Percentile	$43,363	$3,614	$834	$21

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