What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Sales Associate'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 Sales Associate?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Sales Associate roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Sales Associate's salary?

An Assistant Sales Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,846 for beginners, reaching about $56,796 at mid-level, and approach $86,844 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Sales Associate?

Assistant Sales Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Sales Associate roles are District of Columbia $59,102, California $58,878, Massachusetts $58,093. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Sales Associate roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Sales Associate level roles vary by specialization: Sales Assistant Team Leader: $77,874; Senior Sales Assistant: $58,493; Sales Administrative Assistant III: $58,480; Assistant Manager/Sales Associate: $53,541; Sales Support Assistant II: $50,813.

Assistant Sales Associate Salary in Montana

How much does an Assistant Sales Associate make in Montana? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Sales Associate in Montana is $50,396 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Assistant Sales Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,172
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,703 to $55,513
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,429

10% $41,429

50% (Median) $50,396

90% $60,172

Assistant Sales Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,513	$4,626	$1,068	$27
Average	$50,396	$4,200	$969	$24
25th Percentile	$45,703	$3,809	$879	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Sales Associate Salaries

An Assistant Sales Associate'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 Sales Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Sales Associate'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): $43,846
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,330
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,796
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,631
Expert (over 8 years): $86,844

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Sales Assistant I	less than 1 year	$43,846
Assistant Sales Associate	1-2 years	$49,330
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$56,796
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$75,631
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$86,844

How Do Assistant Sales Associate 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 Sales Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,102.
California: $58,878.
Massachusetts: $58,093.

District of Columbia $59,102 California $58,878 Massachusetts $58,093 Washington $57,880 New Jersey $57,858 Alaska $57,784 Connecticut $57,047 New York $56,748

Hawaii $55,793 Rhode Island $55,344 Maryland $55,040 Minnesota $54,624 Colorado $54,464 Illinois $54,410 Oregon $54,207 Delaware $54,058

New Hampshire $53,964 Virginia $53,754 Pennsylvania $53,140 Nevada $52,830 North Dakota $52,729 Michigan $52,569 Wisconsin $52,510 Vermont $52,392

Texas $52,067 Maine $52,045 Arizona $52,013 Ohio $51,976 Georgia $51,485 Indiana $51,239 Wyoming $51,191 Utah $51,117

Iowa $51,085 Kansas $50,828 Louisiana $50,754 North Carolina $50,727 Missouri $50,716 Florida $50,508 Montana $50,396 Nebraska $50,289

Kentucky $50,230 South Carolina $50,017 Tennessee $49,884 Idaho $49,830 New Mexico $49,440 Oklahoma $49,355 Alabama $49,040 South Dakota $48,512

Arkansas $48,223 West Virginia $48,069 Mississippi $47,604

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Sales Associate

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:

Absarokee: $50,089
Acton: $51,302
Ashland: $50,051

Absarokee, MT $50,089

Acton, MT $51,302

Ashland, MT $50,051

Ballantine, MT $51,223

Bearcreek, MT $50,082

Belfry, MT $50,133

Bighorn, MT $49,968

Big Timber, MT $50,047

Birney, MT $50,015

Boyd, MT $50,540

Bridger, MT $50,344

Broadview, MT $51,018

Busby, MT $50,072

Clyde Park, MT $50,056

Columbus, MT $50,468

Cooke City, MT $49,959

Crow Agency, MT $50,115

Custer, MT $50,128

Decker, MT $50,063

Edgar, MT $51,111

Emigrant, MT $50,052

Fishtail, MT $50,009

Fromberg, MT $50,909

Gardiner, MT $50,054

Garryowen, MT $50,095

Grass Range, MT $50,002

Greycliff, MT $50,051

Hardin, MT $50,531

Fort Smith, MT $50,374

Harlowton, MT $50,030

Huntley, MT $51,476

Hysham, MT $49,994

Ingomar, MT $49,899

Joliet, MT $50,915

Lame Deer, MT $50,101

Laurel, MT $51,461

Lavina, MT $50,170

Livingston, MT $50,112

Lodge Grass, MT $50,123

Mc Leod, MT $49,943

Martinsdale, MT $49,975

Melstone, MT $49,994

Melville, MT $49,956

Molt, MT $51,158

Mosby, MT $49,925

Musselshell, MT $49,977

Nye, MT $50,004

Otter, MT $50,052

Park City, MT $51,108

Pompeys Pillar, MT $50,905

Pray, MT $50,027

Pryor, MT $50,934

Rapelje, MT $50,345

Red Lodge, MT $50,093

Reed Point, MT $50,030

Roberts, MT $50,304

Roscoe, MT $49,993

Roundup, MT $50,088

Ryegate, MT $49,985

Saint Xavier, MT $50,329

Sanders, MT $50,055

Sand Springs, MT $49,930

Shawmut, MT $49,969

Shepherd, MT $51,251

Silver Gate, MT $50,093

Springdale, MT $50,019

Sumatra, MT $49,930

Teigen, MT $50,003

Two Dot, MT $49,964

Wilsall, MT $50,008

Winnett, MT $49,967

Worden, MT $50,842

Wyola, MT $50,145

Billings, MT $51,521

Baker, MT $50,225

Wolf Point, MT $50,053

Antelope, MT $50,114

Bainville, MT $50,286

Brockton, MT $50,028

Brockway, MT $49,958

Circle, MT $49,996

Crane, MT $50,321

Culbertson, MT $50,138

Dagmar, MT $50,161

Fairview, MT $50,307

Flaxville, MT $49,989

Fort Peck, MT $49,965

Frazer, MT $50,022

Froid, MT $50,070

Glasgow, MT $50,049

Saint Marie, MT $50,261

Glentana, MT $49,965

Hinsdale, MT $49,954

Homestead, MT $50,070

Lambert, MT $50,040

Larslan, MT $49,958

Medicine Lake, MT $50,063

Nashua, MT $50,023

Opheim, MT $49,950

Outlook, MT $50,026

Peerless, MT $49,960

Plentywood, MT $50,105

Poplar, MT $50,062

Raymond, MT $50,067

Redstone, MT $49,961

Reserve, MT $50,011

Richey, MT $49,982

Richland, MT $49,954

Saco, MT $49,983

Savage, MT $50,131

Scobey, MT $50,028

Sidney, MT $50,319

Vandalia, MT $49,977

Vida, MT $49,993

Westby, MT $50,151

Whitetail, MT $49,953

Miles City, MT $50,057

Alzada, MT $50,014

Angela, MT $49,924

Alberton, MT $49,998

Arlee, MT $50,016

Bonner, MT $50,000

Charlo, MT $50,031

Clinton, MT $50,034

Condon, MT $49,944

Conner, MT $50,043

Corvallis, MT $50,109

Darby, MT $49,947

De Borgia, MT $49,843

Dixon, MT $49,987

Drummond, MT $50,014

Florence, MT $50,097

Frenchtown, MT $50,077

Grantsdale, MT $50,082

Hall, MT $50,004

Hamilton, MT $50,083

Pinesdale, MT $50,198

Haugan, MT $49,831

Helmville, MT $49,906

Heron, MT $49,850

Hot Springs, MT $49,941

Huson, MT $50,011

Lolo, MT $50,067

Lonepine, MT $49,959

Milltown, MT $50,194

Noxon, MT $49,830

Ovando, MT $49,901

Pablo, MT $50,210

Paradise, MT $50,015

Philipsburg, MT $50,004

Plains, MT $49,975

Polson, MT $50,054

Ravalli, MT $50,022

Ronan, MT $50,060

Saint Ignatius, MT $50,048

Saint Regis, MT $49,941

Saltese, MT $49,811

Seeley Lake, MT $50,028

Stevensville, MT $50,107

Sula, MT $49,929

Superior, MT $49,977

Thompson Falls, MT $49,906

Trout Creek, MT $49,860

Victor, MT $50,076

Kalispell, MT $50,097

Big Arm, MT $50,031

Bigfork, MT $50,029

Columbia Falls, MT $50,092

Coram, MT $50,028

Dayton, MT $50,038

Elmo, MT $49,979

Essex, MT $49,947

Eureka, MT $50,043

Fortine, MT $49,993

Hungry Horse, MT $50,150

Kila, MT $49,988

Lake Mc Donald, MT $50,034

Lakeside, MT $50,070

Libby, MT $49,967

Marion, MT $49,960

Martin City, MT $50,069

Olney, MT $49,953

Polebridge, MT $49,865

Proctor, MT $49,965

Rexford, MT $50,002

Rollins, MT $49,995

Somers, MT $50,064

Stryker, MT $49,944

Trego, MT $49,981

Troy, MT $49,830

West Glacier, MT $49,881

Whitefish, MT $50,067

Bloomfield, MT $50,009

Boyes, MT $50,025

Broadus, MT $50,040

Brusett, MT $49,960

Capitol, MT $49,920

Cohagen, MT $49,941

Colstrip, MT $50,145

Ekalaka, MT $50,028

Fallon, MT $50,081

Forsyth, MT $50,015

Glendive, MT $50,180

Hammond, MT $49,993

Hathaway, MT $50,049

Ismay, MT $50,009

Jordan, MT $49,971

Kinsey, MT $50,030

Lindsay, MT $49,967

Mildred, MT $50,080

Olive, MT $49,977

Plevna, MT $50,124

Powderville, MT $49,928

Rosebud, MT $49,953

Terry, MT $49,986

Volborg, MT $49,954

Wibaux, MT $50,161

Willard, MT $50,140

Great Falls, MT $47,898

Malmstrom A F B, MT $47,898

Augusta, MT $49,952

Babb, MT $49,970

Belt, MT $48,485

Black Eagle, MT $47,898

Brady, MT $49,477

Browning, MT $50,037

Buffalo, MT $49,999

Bynum, MT $49,992

Carter, MT $48,729

Cascade, MT $49,403

Choteau, MT $49,993

Coffee Creek, MT $49,997

Conrad, MT $50,039

Cut Bank, MT $50,005

Denton, MT $49,985

Dupuyer, MT $49,947

Dutton, MT $48,911

East Glacier Park, MT $49,925

Ethridge, MT $49,941

Fairfield, MT $49,599

Floweree, MT $47,998

Forest Grove, MT $49,978

Fort Benton, MT $49,634

Fort Shaw, MT $48,553

Galata, MT $49,954

Geraldine, MT $49,975

Geyser, MT $49,616

Heart Butte, MT $50,036

Highwood, MT $48,555

Hilger, MT $49,998

Hobson, MT $50,005

Judith Gap, MT $49,995

Kevin, MT $49,987

Ledger, MT $49,965

Lewistown, MT $50,086

Loma, MT $49,975

Lothair, MT $49,971

Moccasin, MT $50,008

Monarch, MT $49,454

Moore, MT $50,035

Neihart, MT $49,823

Oilmont, MT $49,961

Pendroy, MT $49,947

Power, MT $48,365

Raynesford, MT $49,397

Roy, MT $49,952

Sand Coulee, MT $47,898

Shelby, MT $50,040

Simms, MT $48,931

Stanford, MT $50,002

Stockett, MT $48,391

Sunburst, MT $50,005

Sun River, MT $48,302

Sweet Grass, MT $49,974

Biddle, MT $50,058

Ulm, MT $47,921

Valier, MT $49,997

Vaughn, MT $48,096

Winifred, MT $49,980

Havre, MT $50,074

Big Sandy, MT $49,990

Box Elder, MT $50,089

Chester, MT $49,997

Chinook, MT $50,006

Dodson, MT $49,987

Gildford, MT $49,979

Harlem, MT $50,047

Hays, MT $50,068

Hingham, MT $49,979

Hogeland, MT $49,971

Inverness, MT $49,967

Joplin, MT $49,979

Kremlin, MT $49,977

Lloyd, MT $49,904

Loring, MT $49,951

Malta, MT $50,014

Rudyard, MT $49,990

Turner, MT $49,982

Whitewater, MT $49,960

Whitlash, MT $49,926

Zortman, MT $50,019

Zurich, MT $49,950

Helena, MT $47,759

Basin, MT $48,803

Boulder, MT $49,337

Canyon Creek, MT $48,292

Clancy, MT $47,840

East Helena, MT $47,727

Fort Harrison, MT $47,727

Jefferson City, MT $48,183

Lincoln, MT $49,991

Marysville, MT $48,233

Radersburg, MT $49,416

Ringling, MT $49,935

Toston, MT $49,606

Townsend, MT $48,870

White Sulphur Springs, MT $49,789

Winston, MT $48,283

Wolf Creek, MT $49,301

Butte, MT $49,989

Alder, MT $49,972

Anaconda, MT $50,100

Avon, MT $48,767

Belgrade, MT $50,159

Bozeman, MT $50,192

Big Sky, MT $50,154

Cameron, MT $49,939

Cardwell, MT $50,047

Deer Lodge, MT $49,685

Dell, MT $49,802

Dillon, MT $50,011

Divide, MT $49,997

Elliston, MT $48,361

Ennis, MT $50,078

Gallatin Gateway, MT $50,049

Garrison, MT $49,440

Glen, MT $49,995

Gold Creek, MT $49,770

Harrison, MT $50,061

Jackson, MT $49,866

Lima, MT $49,838

Mc Allister, MT $50,068

Manhattan, MT $50,145

Melrose, MT $50,000

Norris, MT $50,000

Polaris, MT $49,940

Pony, MT $50,072

Ramsay, MT $50,098

Sheridan, MT $50,089

Silver Star, MT $50,088

Three Forks, MT $50,106

Twin Bridges, MT $50,046

Virginia City, MT $50,064

Warm Springs, MT $50,093

West Yellowstone, MT $50,036

Whitehall, MT $50,099

Willow Creek, MT $50,084

Wisdom, MT $49,879

Wise River, MT $49,966

Missoula, MT $50,269

Assistant Sales Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Sales Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Sales Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Sales Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Sales Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$57,955	$28.0	15%
Business Services	$55,436	$27.0	10%
Construction	$52,916	$25.0	5%

Assistant Sales Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Sales Associate'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.

$45,703

Average $50,396/year

$55,513

$3,809

Average $4,200/month

$4,626

$879

Average $969/week

$1,068

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,513	$4,626	$1,068	$27
Average	$50,396	$4,200	$969	$24
25th Percentile	$45,703	$3,809	$879	$22

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