What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Manager and Counselor'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 Assistant Manager and Counselor?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Manager and Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Manager and Counselor's salary?

An Assistant Manager and Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,369 for beginners, reaching about $53,588 at mid-level, and approach $81,939 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Manager and Counselor?

Assistant Manager and Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Manager and Counselor roles are District of Columbia $51,869, California $51,672, Massachusetts $50,984. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Manager and Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Manager and Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Assistant County Counselor: $261,192; Genetics Counselor: $98,326; Genetic Counselor Assistant: $98,222; DRS Counselor Assistant: $60,076; Addiction Counselor Assistant: $54,201.

Assistant Manager and Counselor Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Assistant Manager and Counselor make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager and Counselor in South Dakota is $42,575 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Assistant Manager and Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,629
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,426 to $48,361
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,649

10% $34,649

50% (Median) $42,575

90% $53,629

Assistant Manager and Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,361	$4,030	$930	$23
Average	$42,575	$3,548	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$38,426	$3,202	$739	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager and Counselor Salaries

An Assistant Manager and Counselor'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 Assistant Manager and Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager and Counselor'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): $41,369
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,544
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,588
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,359
Expert (over 8 years): $81,939

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Manager and Counselor	less than 1 year	$41,369
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$46,544
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$53,588
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$71,359
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$81,939

How Do Assistant Manager and Counselor 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 Assistant Manager and Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,869.
California: $51,672.
Massachusetts: $50,984.

District of Columbia $51,869 California $51,672 Massachusetts $50,984 Washington $50,796 New Jersey $50,778 Alaska $50,712 Connecticut $50,066 New York $49,803

Hawaii $48,965 Rhode Island $48,571 Maryland $48,304 Minnesota $47,939 Colorado $47,798 Illinois $47,751 Oregon $47,573 Delaware $47,442

New Hampshire $47,360 Virginia $47,175 Pennsylvania $46,636 Nevada $46,365 North Dakota $46,276 Michigan $46,135 Wisconsin $46,084 Vermont $45,981

Texas $45,695 Maine $45,676 Arizona $45,648 Ohio $45,615 Georgia $45,184 Indiana $44,969 Wyoming $44,926 Utah $44,861

Iowa $44,833 Kansas $44,608 Louisiana $44,542 North Carolina $44,519 Missouri $44,510 Florida $44,327 Montana $44,228 Nebraska $44,135

Kentucky $44,083 South Carolina $43,896 Tennessee $43,779 Idaho $43,732 New Mexico $43,390 Oklahoma $43,315 Alabama $43,039 South Dakota $42,575

Arkansas $42,322 West Virginia $42,186 Mississippi $41,778

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager and Counselor

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: $43,018
Aurora: $43,247
Baltic: $42,782

Alcester, SD $43,018

Aurora, SD $43,247

Baltic, SD $42,782

Beresford, SD $42,908

Brandon, SD $42,694

Brookings, SD $43,327

Burbank, SD $42,865

Canistota, SD $42,929

Canton, SD $42,807

Centerville, SD $42,911

Chancellor, SD $42,802

Chester, SD $42,908

Colman, SD $43,048

Colton, SD $42,869

Crooks, SD $42,758

Davis, SD $42,859

Dell Rapids, SD $42,861

Egan, SD $42,975

Elk Point, SD $42,730

Elkton, SD $43,274

Fairview, SD $42,870

Flandreau, SD $43,115

Freeman, SD $43,068

Garretson, SD $42,790

Gayville, SD $43,140

Harrisburg, SD $42,721

Hartford, SD $42,787

Hudson, SD $42,904

Humboldt, SD $42,848

Hurley, SD $42,913

Irene, SD $43,033

Jefferson, SD $42,570

Lennox, SD $42,802

Lesterville, SD $43,108

Lyons, SD $42,798

Madison, SD $43,133

Marion, SD $42,942

Menno, SD $43,086

Mission Hill, SD $43,118

Monroe, SD $42,895

Belle Fourche, SD $43,061

Black Hawk, SD $41,744

Box Elder, SD $41,798

Buffalo, SD $42,983

Buffalo Gap, SD $42,645

Camp Crook, SD $43,024

Caputa, SD $41,999

Custer, SD $42,553

Deadwood, SD $42,291

Edgemont, SD $42,961

Enning, SD $42,626

Fairburn, SD $42,160

Fort Meade, SD $42,155

Hermosa, SD $41,991

Hill City, SD $42,275

Hot Springs, SD $42,928

Howes, SD $42,720

Interior, SD $42,789

Keystone, SD $41,949

Kyle, SD $42,880

Lead, SD $42,678

Ludlow, SD $43,152

Manderson, SD $42,950

Mud Butte, SD $42,747

Nemo, SD $42,008

Newell, SD $42,830

New Underwood, SD $42,001

Nisland, SD $42,924

Oelrichs, SD $42,840

Oglala, SD $42,914

Oral, SD $42,801

Owanka, SD $42,208

Piedmont, SD $41,775

Pine Ridge, SD $42,994

Porcupine, SD $42,865

Pringle, SD $42,685

Quinn, SD $42,727

Redig, SD $42,676

Saint Onge, SD $42,798

Scenic, SD $42,494

Smithwick, SD $42,854

Spearfish, SD $42,991

Sturgis, SD $42,021

Union Center, SD $42,654

Vale, SD $42,520

Wall, SD $42,665

Wasta, SD $42,449

White Owl, SD $42,740

Whitewood, SD $42,617

Wounded Knee, SD $42,952

Leola, SD $43,206

Long Lake, SD $43,272

Mansfield, SD $43,181

Mellette, SD $43,221

Northville, SD $43,175

Onaka, SD $43,007

Orient, SD $43,072

Pierpont, SD $43,218

Redfield, SD $43,288

Rockham, SD $43,123

Roscoe, SD $43,047

Selby, SD $42,972

Seneca, SD $42,980

Stratford, SD $43,224

Tolstoy, SD $42,983

Tulare, SD $43,228

Turton, SD $43,231

Warner, SD $43,274

Westport, SD $43,214

Pierre, SD $39,469

Agar, SD $40,496

Belvidere, SD $42,726

Blunt, SD $39,469

Burke, SD $43,061

Colome, SD $43,008

Dallas, SD $42,995

Draper, SD $41,668

Fort Pierre, SD $39,584

Gregory, SD $43,041

Hamill, SD $42,934

Harrold, SD $39,699

Hayes, SD $42,286

Herrick, SD $43,036

Holabird, SD $40,595

Ideal, SD $42,923

Kadoka, SD $42,775

Kennebec, SD $42,296

Long Valley, SD $42,773

Lower Brule, SD $42,240

Martin, SD $42,876

Midland, SD $42,635

Milesville, SD $42,662

Mission, SD $42,968

Murdo, SD $42,371

Norris, SD $42,840

Okaton, SD $42,732

Okreek, SD $42,944

Onida, SD $39,856

Parmelee, SD $42,917

Philip, SD $42,725

Presho, SD $41,980

Reliance, SD $42,958

Rosebud, SD $43,015

Saint Charles, SD $43,083

Saint Francis, SD $42,933

Tuthill, SD $42,825

Vivian, SD $41,798

Wanblee, SD $42,853

White River, SD $42,834

Winner, SD $42,968

Witten, SD $42,891

Wood, SD $42,829

Mobridge, SD $42,981

Bison, SD $42,874

Bullhead, SD $43,202

Cherry Creek, SD $42,763

Dupree, SD $42,772

Eagle Butte, SD $42,817

Faith, SD $42,759

Glencross, SD $42,796

Glenham, SD $42,997

Herreid, SD $43,161

Isabel, SD $42,787

Keldron, SD $42,994

Lantry, SD $42,837

Lemmon, SD $43,155

Little Eagle, SD $43,196

Lodgepole, SD $43,039

Mc Intosh, SD $43,059

Mc Laughlin, SD $43,021

Meadow, SD $42,776

Morristown, SD $43,103

Mound City, SD $43,084

Pollock, SD $43,246

Prairie City, SD $42,930

Ralph, SD $43,070

Reva, SD $42,932

Ridgeview, SD $42,838

Timber Lake, SD $42,860

Trail City, SD $42,846

Wakpala, SD $43,022

Walker, SD $43,090

Watauga, SD $42,993

Whitehorse, SD $42,883

Rapid City, SD $41,736

Ellsworth Afb, SD $41,736

Allen, SD $42,876

Batesland, SD $42,894

Montrose, SD $42,929

North Sioux City, SD $42,503

Nunda, SD $43,112

Oldham, SD $43,207

Olivet, SD $43,106

Parker, SD $42,872

Ramona, SD $43,130

Renner, SD $42,732

Rowena, SD $42,703

Rutland, SD $43,074

Salem, SD $43,076

Scotland, SD $43,173

Sinai, SD $43,343

Springfield, SD $43,225

Tabor, SD $43,196

Tea, SD $42,755

Trent, SD $42,918

Tyndall, SD $43,184

Utica, SD $43,109

Valley Springs, SD $42,728

Vermillion, SD $43,119

Viborg, SD $43,022

Volga, SD $43,242

Volin, SD $43,069

Wakonda, SD $43,025

Wentworth, SD $43,058

Winfred, SD $43,079

Worthing, SD $42,796

Yankton, SD $43,284

Sioux Falls, SD $42,692

Vienna, SD $43,320

Wallace, SD $43,294

Waubay, SD $43,274

Webster, SD $43,284

White, SD $43,351

Willow Lake, SD $43,369

Wilmot, SD $43,316

Mitchell, SD $43,323

Alexandria, SD $43,164

Alpena, SD $43,237

Armour, SD $43,148

Artesian, SD $43,230

Avon, SD $43,159

Bonesteel, SD $43,076

Bridgewater, SD $43,048

Canova, SD $43,106

Carpenter, SD $43,337

Carthage, SD $43,240

Cavour, SD $43,297

Chamberlain, SD $43,102

Corsica, SD $43,156

Dante, SD $43,134

Delmont, SD $43,136

Dimock, SD $43,184

Emery, SD $43,119

Ethan, SD $43,207

Fairfax, SD $43,083

Fedora, SD $43,193

Fort Thompson, SD $42,596

Fulton, SD $43,198

Gann Valley, SD $43,013

Geddes, SD $43,093

Harrison, SD $43,126

Highmore, SD $42,296

Stephan, SD $42,483

Hitchcock, SD $43,262

Howard, SD $43,214

Huron, SD $43,410

Iroquois, SD $43,307

Kaylor, SD $43,231

Kimball, SD $43,100

Lake Andes, SD $43,163

Lane, SD $43,327

Letcher, SD $43,210

Marty, SD $43,301

Miller, SD $43,140

Mount Vernon, SD $43,182

New Holland, SD $43,247

Oacoma, SD $43,063

Parkston, SD $43,201

Pickstown, SD $43,229

Plankinton, SD $43,175

Platte, SD $43,102

Pukwana, SD $43,071

Ree Heights, SD $42,856

Saint Lawrence, SD $43,142

Spencer, SD $43,100

Stickney, SD $43,147

Tripp, SD $43,159

Virgil, SD $43,200

Wagner, SD $43,168

Wessington, SD $43,168

Wessington Springs, SD $43,161

White Lake, SD $43,119

Wolsey, SD $43,253

Woonsocket, SD $43,233

Yale, SD $43,332

Aberdeen, SD $43,336

Akaska, SD $42,950

Amherst, SD $43,270

Andover, SD $43,208

Ashton, SD $43,200

Barnard, SD $43,259

Bath, SD $43,246

Bowdle, SD $43,031

Brentford, SD $43,278

Britton, SD $43,392

Claremont, SD $43,233

Columbia, SD $43,181

Conde, SD $43,228

Cresbard, SD $43,121

Doland, SD $43,320

Eureka, SD $43,183

Faulkton, SD $43,117

Ferney, SD $43,385

Frankfort, SD $43,317

Frederick, SD $43,270

Gettysburg, SD $42,712

Groton, SD $43,250

Hecla, SD $43,332

Hosmer, SD $43,114

Houghton, SD $43,149

Hoven, SD $42,996

Ipswich, SD $43,158

Java, SD $42,969

Langford, SD $43,212

Lebanon, SD $42,784

Watertown, SD $43,410

Arlington, SD $43,295

Astoria, SD $43,364

Badger, SD $43,371

Big Stone City, SD $43,433

Bradley, SD $43,280

Brandt, SD $43,335

Bristol, SD $43,246

Bruce, SD $43,287

Bryant, SD $43,350

Castlewood, SD $43,323

Claire City, SD $43,388

Clark, SD $43,355

Clear Lake, SD $43,338

Corona, SD $43,389

De Smet, SD $43,332

Eden, SD $43,255

Erwin, SD $43,305

Estelline, SD $43,316

Florence, SD $43,302

Garden City, SD $43,309

Gary, SD $43,366

Goodwin, SD $43,284

Grenville, SD $43,244

Hayti, SD $43,339

Hazel, SD $43,320

Henry, SD $43,321

Kranzburg, SD $43,482

Labolt, SD $43,288

Lake City, SD $43,328

Lake Norden, SD $43,360

Lake Preston, SD $43,318

Marvin, SD $43,241

Milbank, SD $43,426

New Effington, SD $43,481

Ortley, SD $43,251

Peever, SD $43,309

Raymond, SD $43,330

Revillo, SD $43,314

Rosholt, SD $43,470

Roslyn, SD $43,236

Sisseton, SD $43,335

South Shore, SD $43,254

Stockholm, SD $43,255

Strandburg, SD $43,250

Summit, SD $43,253

Toronto, SD $43,318

Twin Brooks, SD $43,239

Veblen, SD $43,410

Assistant Manager and Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Manager and Counselor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Manager and Counselor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Manager and Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Manager and Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$51,090	$25.0	20%
Financial Services	$51,090	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$51,090	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$51,090	$25.0	20%
Telecom	$51,090	$25.0	20%

Assistant Manager and Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager and Counselor'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.

$38,426

Average $42,575/year

$48,361

$3,202

Average $3,548/month

$4,030

$739

Average $819/week

$930

$18

Average $20/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,361	$4,030	$930	$23
Average	$42,575	$3,548	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$38,426	$3,202	$739	$18

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