What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Starter'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 Starter?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Starter roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Starter's salary?

An Assistant Starter's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,219 for beginners, reaching about $43,376 at mid-level, and approach $45,664 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Starter?

Assistant Starter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Starter roles are District of Columbia $48,309, California $48,126, Massachusetts $47,484. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Starter roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Starter level roles vary by specialization: Physician Assistant - Cardiology: $121,531; Physician Assistant - Clinic: $121,531; Telemedicine Assistant: $76,620; Assistant: $57,378; Training Assistant: $55,989.

Assistant Starter Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assistant Starter make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Starter in Virginia is $43,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,875
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,331 to $47,045
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,137

10% $35,137

50% (Median) $43,937

90% $49,875

Assistant Starter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,045	$3,920	$905	$23
Average	$43,937	$3,661	$845	$21
25th Percentile	$39,331	$3,278	$756	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Starter Salaries

An Assistant Starter'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 Starter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Starter'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): $40,219
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,623
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,376
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,930
Expert (over 8 years): $45,664

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Starter	less than 1 year	$40,219
Early Career Level Assistant Starter	1-2 years	$40,623
Mid-Level Level Assistant Starter	2-4 years	$43,376
Senior-Level Level Assistant Starter	5-8 years	$44,930
Expert Level Assistant Starter	over 8 years	$45,664

How Do Assistant Starter 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 Starters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,309.
California: $48,126.
Massachusetts: $47,484.

District of Columbia $48,309 California $48,126 Massachusetts $47,484 Washington $47,310 New Jersey $47,292 Alaska $47,231 Connecticut $46,629 New York $46,385

Hawaii $45,604 Rhode Island $45,237 Maryland $44,989 Minnesota $44,648 Colorado $44,517 Illinois $44,474 Oregon $44,308 Delaware $44,186

New Hampshire $44,109 Virginia $43,937 Pennsylvania $43,435 Nevada $43,182 North Dakota $43,099 Michigan $42,968 Wisconsin $42,921 Vermont $42,825

Texas $42,558 Maine $42,541 Arizona $42,515 Ohio $42,484 Georgia $42,083 Indiana $41,882 Wyoming $41,843 Utah $41,782

Iowa $41,756 Kansas $41,546 Louisiana $41,485 North Carolina $41,463 Missouri $41,454 Florida $41,284 Montana $41,193 Nebraska $41,105

Kentucky $41,057 South Carolina $40,883 Tennessee $40,774 Idaho $40,730 New Mexico $40,412 Oklahoma $40,342 Alabama $40,084 South Dakota $39,652

Arkansas $39,417 West Virginia $39,290 Mississippi $38,911

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Starter

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:

Ivanhoe: $40,407
Lambsburg: $40,493
Laurel Fork: $40,539

Ivanhoe, VA $40,407

Lambsburg, VA $40,493

Laurel Fork, VA $40,539

Marion, VA $40,197

Max Meadows, VA $40,471

Meadowview, VA $39,834

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $40,157

Rocky Gap, VA $40,180

Ruther Glen, VA $42,384

Sealston, VA $43,480

Sharps, VA $42,198

Spotsylvania, VA $42,780

Sparta, VA $42,556

Stafford, VA $44,736

Stratford, VA $43,023

Tappahannock, VA $42,458

Thornburg, VA $42,921

Unionville, VA $42,224

Village, VA $42,405

Warsaw, VA $42,556

Weems, VA $41,721

Sandy Point, VA $42,611

White Stone, VA $41,605

Wicomico Church, VA $41,908

Woodford, VA $42,746

Zacata, VA $42,890

Winchester, VA $42,688

Bentonville, VA $42,322

Berryville, VA $43,304

Boyce, VA $43,383

Brucetown, VA $42,717

Chester Gap, VA $43,130

Clear Brook, VA $42,502

Cross Junction, VA $41,123

Fishers Hill, VA $41,715

Flint Hill, VA $42,897

Front Royal, VA $42,921

Gore, VA $41,354

Hume, VA $43,476

Huntly, VA $42,968

Strasburg, VA $41,552

Linden, VA $43,582

Markham, VA $43,572

Maurertown, VA $40,987

Middletown, VA $42,363

Millwood, VA $43,306

Rileyville, VA $41,848

Earlysville, VA $41,235

Esmont, VA $40,854

Faber, VA $40,673

Fishersville, VA $41,051

Free Union, VA $41,167

Gordonsville, VA $41,598

Greenwood, VA $41,002

Ivy, VA $41,252

Keene, VA $41,019

Keswick, VA $41,334

Locust Dale, VA $41,785

Lovingston, VA $40,236

Lyndhurst, VA $40,540

Montpelier Station, VA $41,608

Nellysford, VA $40,587

North Garden, VA $40,978

Orange, VA $42,016

Palmyra, VA $41,352

Piney River, VA $40,049

Quinque, VA $41,340

Roseland, VA $40,203

Ruckersville, VA $41,323

Schuyler, VA $40,710

Shipman, VA $40,230

Somerset, VA $41,610

Stanardsville, VA $41,203

Troy, VA $41,397

Tyro, VA $40,313

Waynesboro, VA $41,114

White Hall, VA $41,187

Woodberry Forest, VA $41,771

Achilles, VA $41,136

Amelia Court House, VA $41,900

Ark, VA $41,398

Arvonia, VA $41,031

Ashland, VA $42,308

Aylett, VA $42,328

Barhamsville, VA $41,718

Beaumont, VA $41,890

Beaverdam, VA $42,304

Bena, VA $41,125

Bohannon, VA $41,293

Bremo Bluff, VA $41,297

Bruington, VA $42,243

Bumpass, VA $42,240

Cardinal, VA $41,311

Cartersville, VA $41,639

Charles City, VA $41,979

Christchurch, VA $41,637

Church View, VA $41,733

Cobbs Creek, VA $41,426

Columbia, VA $41,531

Crozier, VA $42,170

Cumberland, VA $41,300

Deltaville, VA $41,460

Diggs, VA $41,309

Redwood, VA $40,202

Rich Creek, VA $40,339

Ridgeway, VA $40,620

Riner, VA $40,335

Ripplemead, VA $40,230

Rocky Mount, VA $40,238

Salem, VA $40,042

Sandy Level, VA $40,324

Shawsville, VA $40,166

Spencer, VA $40,611

Staffordsville, VA $40,408

Stanleytown, VA $40,687

Stuart, VA $40,600

Thaxton, VA $40,118

Troutville, VA $40,102

Union Hall, VA $40,245

Vesta, VA $40,548

Villamont, VA $40,098

Vinton, VA $40,022

Wirtz, VA $40,122

Woolwine, VA $40,520

Bristol, VA $39,035

Abingdon, VA $39,614

Andover, VA $39,496

Appalachia, VA $39,496

Bee, VA $39,984

Ben Hur, VA $39,660

Big Stone Gap, VA $39,144

Birchleaf, VA $40,024

Blackwater, VA $39,193

Castlewood, VA $39,307

Cleveland, VA $39,785

Clinchco, VA $39,988

Clintwood, VA $39,943

Coeburn, VA $39,562

Damascus, VA $39,925

Dante, VA $39,787

Davenport, VA $40,062

Dryden, VA $39,272

Duffield, VA $38,940

Dungannon, VA $39,082

East Stone Gap, VA $39,227

Ewing, VA $40,161

Fort Blackmore, VA $38,832

Gate City, VA $38,566

Haysi, VA $40,218

Hiltons, VA $38,658

Honaker, VA $40,007

Jonesville, VA $39,757

Keokee, VA $39,389

Lebanon, VA $39,630

Mc Clure, VA $39,795

Mendota, VA $39,047

Nickelsville, VA $38,884

Nora, VA $39,690

Norton, VA $39,539

Pennington Gap, VA $39,379

Pound, VA $39,702

Rosedale, VA $39,963

Rose Hill, VA $40,091

Saint Charles, VA $39,610

Saint Paul, VA $39,558

Weber City, VA $38,449

Whitetop, VA $40,081

Wise, VA $39,645

Pulaski, VA $40,511

Atkins, VA $40,169

Austinville, VA $40,494

Barren Springs, VA $40,528

Bastian, VA $40,175

Bland, VA $40,269

Broadford, VA $40,133

Cana, VA $40,556

Ceres, VA $40,136

Chilhowie, VA $40,123

Cripple Creek, VA $40,304

Crockett, VA $40,295

Draper, VA $40,478

Dugspur, VA $40,507

Elk Creek, VA $40,276

Emory, VA $40,009

Fancy Gap, VA $40,521

Fries, VA $40,411

Galax, VA $40,477

Glade Spring, VA $39,930

Rural Retreat, VA $40,244

Saltville, VA $40,140

Speedwell, VA $40,270

Sugar Grove, VA $40,179

Tannersville, VA $40,109

Troutdale, VA $40,150

Willis, VA $40,486

Woodlawn, VA $40,502

Wytheville, VA $40,388

Staunton, VA $41,064

Augusta Springs, VA $40,890

Bacova, VA $40,698

Blue Grass, VA $40,714

Brownsburg, VA $40,471

Buena Vista, VA $40,140

Churchville, VA $41,178

Clifton Forge, VA $40,561

Covington, VA $40,341

Craigsville, VA $40,895

Crimora, VA $41,221

Deerfield, VA $40,927

Doe Hill, VA $40,892

Fairfield, VA $40,412

Fort Defiance, VA $41,251

Glen Wilton, VA $40,407

Goshen, VA $40,719

Greenville, VA $40,694

Grottoes, VA $41,259

Head Waters, VA $40,960

Hot Springs, VA $40,585

Iron Gate, VA $40,630

Lexington, VA $40,483

Low Moor, VA $40,536

Mc Dowell, VA $40,908

Middlebrook, VA $40,704

Millboro, VA $40,735

Mint Spring, VA $40,908

Montebello, VA $40,333

Monterey, VA $40,790

Mount Sidney, VA $41,269

Mustoe, VA $40,858

New Hope, VA $41,245

Port Republic, VA $41,236

Raphine, VA $40,520

Rockbridge Baths, VA $40,560

Selma, VA $40,575

Steeles Tavern, VA $40,604

Stuarts Draft, VA $40,755

Swoope, VA $40,992

Verona, VA $41,269

Vesuvius, VA $40,242

Warm Springs, VA $40,711

West Augusta, VA $41,016

Weyers Cave, VA $41,279

Williamsville, VA $40,931

Lynchburg, VA $39,539

Altavista, VA $39,914

Alton, VA $40,786

Amherst, VA $39,808

Appomattox, VA $39,879

Bedford, VA $40,123

Big Island, VA $39,903

Blairs, VA $40,777

Brookneal, VA $40,072

Buffalo Junction, VA $40,916

Callands, VA $40,580

Chatham, VA $40,613

Clifford, VA $39,868

Clover, VA $40,687

Cluster Springs, VA $40,913

Coleman Falls, VA $39,703

Concord, VA $39,594

Crystal Hill, VA $40,624

Danville, VA $40,809

Hillsville, VA $40,556

Carson, VA $42,118

Hiwassee, VA $40,423

Independence, VA $40,282

Annandale, VA $47,929

Burke, VA $47,480

Dumfries, VA $46,090

Dunn Loring, VA $47,991

Fairfax, VA $47,274

Fairfax Station, VA $47,146

Falls Church, VA $48,033

Fort Belvoir, VA $47,452

Great Falls, VA $47,276

Greenway, VA $48,032

Lorton, VA $47,184

Merrifield, VA $47,881

Mc Lean, VA $48,028

West Mclean, VA $48,032

Mount Vernon, VA $47,630

Newington, VA $47,521

Dry Fork, VA $40,698

Brooke, VA $44,411

Evington, VA $39,759

Forest, VA $39,681

Gladstone, VA $39,914

Gladys, VA $39,915

Glasgow, VA $40,170

Goode, VA $39,812

Gretna, VA $40,324

Halifax, VA $40,775

Howardsville, VA $40,709

Hurt, VA $40,098

Java, VA $40,566

Ararat, VA $40,546

Axton, VA $40,671

Bassett, VA $40,642

Belspring, VA $40,430

Bent Mountain, VA $40,087

Blacksburg, VA $40,240

Blue Ridge, VA $40,074

Boones Mill, VA $40,059

Buchanan, VA $40,209

Callaway, VA $40,164

Christiansburg, VA $40,244

Cascade, VA $40,636

Catawba, VA $40,141

Check, VA $40,226

Claudville, VA $40,522

Cloverdale, VA $39,999

Collinsville, VA $40,776

Copper Hill, VA $40,173

Critz, VA $40,587

Daleville, VA $40,040

Dublin, VA $40,452

Eagle Rock, VA $40,325

Eggleston, VA $40,371

Elliston, VA $40,132

Ferrum, VA $40,389

Fieldale, VA $40,718

Fincastle, VA $40,165

Floyd, VA $40,392

Glade Hill, VA $40,212

Glen Lyn, VA $40,242

Goodview, VA $40,070

Hardy, VA $40,053

Henry, VA $40,449

Huddleston, VA $40,202

Keeling, VA $40,736

Chester, VA $42,316

Chesterfield, VA $42,291

Church Road, VA $42,152

Colonial Heights, VA $42,334

Courtland, VA $41,316

Dendron, VA $41,440

Dewitt, VA $42,016

Dinwiddie, VA $42,131

Disputanta, VA $42,166

Dolphin, VA $41,555

Drewryville, VA $41,226

Ebony, VA $40,941

Elberon, VA $41,269

Emporia, VA $41,319

Ford, VA $42,054

Franklin, VA $41,189

Freeman, VA $41,546

Gasburg, VA $41,030

Hopewell, VA $42,246

Ivor, VA $41,256

Jarratt, VA $41,676

Lawrenceville, VA $41,401

Mc Kenney, VA $41,907

Meredithville, VA $41,341

Newsoms, VA $41,053

Prince George, VA $42,286

Rawlings, VA $41,745

Sedley, VA $41,372

Skippers, VA $41,154

Spring Grove, VA $41,664

Stony Creek, VA $41,904

Surry, VA $41,168

Sussex, VA $41,810

Sutherland, VA $42,251

Valentines, VA $41,068

Wakefield, VA $41,424

Warfield, VA $41,779

Waverly, VA $41,750

White Plains, VA $41,045

Wilsons, VA $41,929

Yale, VA $41,641

Zuni, VA $41,239

Claremont, VA $41,720

Farmville, VA $40,938

Baskerville, VA $40,871

Indian Valley, VA $40,451

Mc Coy, VA $40,363

Martinsville, VA $40,709

Meadows Of Dan, VA $40,559

Moneta, VA $40,136

Montvale, VA $40,135

Narrows, VA $40,363

Newbern, VA $40,399

New Castle, VA $40,167

Newport, VA $40,259

New River, VA $40,510

Oriskany, VA $40,245

Paint Bank, VA $40,182

Parrott, VA $40,382

Patrick Springs, VA $40,633

Pearisburg, VA $40,403

Pembroke, VA $40,403

Penhook, VA $40,345

Pilot, VA $40,258

Pittsville, VA $40,325

Radford, VA $40,464

Long Island, VA $40,066

Lowry, VA $39,888

Lynch Station, VA $40,070

Madison Heights, VA $39,540

Monroe, VA $39,737

Naruna, VA $39,945

Nathalie, VA $40,428

Natural Bridge, VA $40,297

Natural Bridge Station, VA $40,123

Nelson, VA $40,976

Norwood, VA $40,067

Ringgold, VA $40,751

Rustburg, VA $39,631

Scottsburg, VA $40,830

Scottsville, VA $41,051

South Boston, VA $40,866

Spout Spring, VA $39,704

Sutherlin, VA $40,755

Sweet Briar, VA $39,657

Vernon Hill, VA $40,707

Virgilina, VA $40,879

Wingina, VA $40,304

Amonate, VA $40,215

Bandy, VA $40,127

Big Rock, VA $40,345

Bishop, VA $40,131

Bluefield, VA $40,255

Boissevain, VA $40,156

Breaks, VA $40,279

Burkes Garden, VA $40,172

Cedar Bluff, VA $40,231

Doran, VA $40,396

Falls Mills, VA $40,156

Grundy, VA $40,413

Horsepen, VA $40,146

Hurley, VA $40,205

Jewell Ridge, VA $40,231

Keen Mountain, VA $40,388

Mavisdale, VA $40,235

Maxie, VA $40,353

North Tazewell, VA $40,225

Oakwood, VA $40,410

Pilgrims Knob, VA $40,300

Pocahontas, VA $40,169

Pounding Mill, VA $40,287

Raven, VA $40,377

Red Ash, VA $40,414

Richlands, VA $40,391

Rowe, VA $40,249

Shortt Gap, VA $40,339

Swords Creek, VA $40,238

Tazewell, VA $40,161

Vansant, VA $40,238

Whitewood, VA $40,243

Wolford, VA $40,250

Boydton, VA $40,958

Bracey, VA $41,063

Brodnax, VA $41,221

Buckingham, VA $40,500

Burkeville, VA $41,126

Charlotte Court House, VA $40,537

Chase City, VA $40,747

Clarksville, VA $41,031

Crewe, VA $41,389

Cullen, VA $40,416

Dillwyn, VA $40,904

Drakes Branch, VA $40,743

Dundas, VA $41,349

Evergreen, VA $39,918

Fort Mitchell, VA $40,742

Green Bay, VA $40,899

Hampden Sydney, VA $41,000

Kenbridge, VA $41,128

Keysville, VA $40,739

La Crosse, VA $41,000

Lunenburg, VA $40,816

Meherrin, VA $40,821

Nottoway, VA $41,325

Pamplin, VA $40,281

Phenix, VA $40,099

Prospect, VA $40,534

Randolph, VA $40,603

Red House, VA $39,982

Red Oak, VA $40,800

Rice, VA $41,179

Saxe, VA $40,711

Skipwith, VA $40,828

South Hill, VA $40,985

Victoria, VA $40,960

Wylliesburg, VA $40,763

Roanoke, VA $39,971

Wachapreague, VA $41,503

Wardtown, VA $41,423

Wattsville, VA $41,542

Willis Wharf, VA $41,491

Windsor, VA $41,138

Withams, VA $41,509

Norfolk, VA $40,927

Newport News, VA $41,018

Fort Eustis, VA $41,034

Hampton, VA $41,043

Fort Monroe, VA $41,021

Poquoson, VA $41,030

Yorktown, VA $41,078

Lackey, VA $41,095

Seaford, VA $41,045

Portsmouth, VA $40,938

Fort Lee, VA $42,331

Petersburg, VA $42,331

Virginia State University, VA $42,331

Alberta, VA $41,495

Ammon, VA $42,051

Blackstone, VA $41,695

Boykins, VA $41,102

Branchville, VA $41,004

Capron, VA $41,304

Round Hill, VA $44,380

Catharpin, VA $46,042

Delaplane, VA $43,915

Ashburn, VA $46,233

Chantilly, VA $46,720

Gainesville, VA $45,668

Hamilton, VA $44,978

Lincoln, VA $44,934

Sterling, VA $46,795

Haymarket, VA $45,624

Herndon, VA $46,968

Leesburg, VA $45,507

Lovettsville, VA $44,498

Nokesville, VA $45,724

Upperville, VA $44,061

Warrenton, VA $44,221

Reston, VA $47,238

Waterford, VA $44,904

The Plains, VA $45,030

Doswell, VA $42,322

Dutton, VA $41,417

Fork Union, VA $41,424

Foster, VA $41,284

Glen Allen, VA $42,418

Gloucester, VA $41,373

Gloucester Point, VA $41,123

Goochland, VA $41,955

Grimstead, VA $41,388

Gum Spring, VA $41,955

Gwynn, VA $41,387

Hadensville, VA $41,889

Hallieford, VA $41,375

Hanover, VA $42,331

Hardyville, VA $41,498

Hartfield, VA $41,513

Hayes, VA $41,149

Henrico, VA $42,449

Hudgins, VA $41,355

Jamaica, VA $41,872

Jamestown, VA $41,243

Jetersville, VA $41,420

Kents Store, VA $41,517

King And Queen Court House, VA $41,935

King William, VA $42,153

Lanexa, VA $41,870

Lightfoot, VA $41,446

Little Plymouth, VA $41,883

Locust Hill, VA $41,637

Louisa, VA $41,948

Macon, VA $41,996

Maidens, VA $42,115

Manakin Sabot, VA $42,253

Mannboro, VA $41,978

Manquin, VA $42,276

Maryus, VA $41,129

Mascot, VA $41,759

Mathews, VA $41,308

Burgess, VA $42,024

Accomac, VA $41,471

Assawoman, VA $41,487

Atlantic, VA $41,543

Battery Park, VA $41,024

Belle Haven, VA $41,447

Birdsnest, VA $41,369

Bloxom, VA $41,534

Cape Charles, VA $41,312

Capeville, VA $41,320

Carrollton, VA $41,019

Carrsville, VA $41,206

Cheriton, VA $41,316

Chesapeake, VA $41,034

Chincoteague Island, VA $41,570

Wallops Island, VA $41,539

Craddockville, VA $41,453

Davis Wharf, VA $41,444

Eastville, VA $41,331

Exmore, VA $41,429

Franktown, VA $41,382

Greenbackville, VA $41,664

Greenbush, VA $41,545

Hacksneck, VA $41,430

Hallwood, VA $41,523

Harborton, VA $41,531

Horntown, VA $41,594

Oak Hall, VA $41,508

Isle Of Wight, VA $41,111

Jamesville, VA $41,406

Jenkins Bridge, VA $41,530

Keller, VA $41,480

Locustville, VA $41,478

Machipongo, VA $41,362

Mappsville, VA $41,514

Marionville, VA $41,362

Mears, VA $41,492

Melfa, VA $41,485

Modest Town, VA $41,592

Nassawadox, VA $41,405

Nelsonia, VA $41,595

New Church, VA $41,580

Onancock, VA $41,520

Onley, VA $41,474

Oyster, VA $41,325

Painter, VA $41,454

Parksley, VA $41,543

Pungoteague, VA $41,472

Quinby, VA $41,363

Rescue, VA $41,022

Sanford, VA $41,587

Saxis, VA $41,594

Seaview, VA $41,317

Smithfield, VA $41,066

Suffolk, VA $41,047

Tangier, VA $41,697

Tasley, VA $41,563

Temperanceville, VA $41,523

Townsend, VA $41,325

Virginia Beach, VA $41,581

Dulles, VA $47,251

Aldie, VA $45,760

Amissville, VA $43,533

Arcola, VA $46,218

Manassas, VA $46,294

Marshall, VA $44,172

Middleburg, VA $44,984

Catlett, VA $45,195

Centreville, VA $46,481

Clifton, VA $46,873

Orlean, VA $43,774

Paeonian Springs, VA $45,193

Paris, VA $43,774

Philomont, VA $44,851

Purcellville, VA $44,518

Bluemont, VA $43,923

Bristow, VA $45,935

Broad Run, VA $45,118

Calverton, VA $45,015

Casanova, VA $45,091

Rectortown, VA $44,117

Mechanicsville, VA $42,364

Midlothian, VA $42,300

Millers Tavern, VA $42,359

Mineral, VA $42,207

Moon, VA $41,326

Moseley, VA $42,159

New Canton, VA $41,245

New Kent, VA $42,132

New Point, VA $41,222

Newtown, VA $42,489

Norge, VA $41,507

North, VA $41,362

Oilville, VA $42,169

Onemo, VA $41,274

Ordinary, VA $41,184

Port Haywood, VA $41,216

Powhatan, VA $42,029

Providence Forge, VA $42,060

Quinton, VA $42,275

Rockville, VA $42,216

Ruthville, VA $41,973

Saint Stephens Church, VA $42,354

Saluda, VA $41,653

Sandston, VA $42,373

Sandy Hook, VA $41,947

Schley, VA $41,282

Severn, VA $41,150

Shacklefords, VA $41,675

State Farm, VA $42,135

Stevensville, VA $42,035

Studley, VA $42,361

Susan, VA $41,233

Toano, VA $41,637

Topping, VA $41,600

Trevilians, VA $41,922

Richmond, VA $42,461

Urbanna, VA $41,798

Wake, VA $41,537

Walkerton, VA $42,095

Ware Neck, VA $41,299

Water View, VA $41,789

West Point, VA $41,933

White Marsh, VA $41,230

Wicomico, VA $41,157

Williamsburg, VA $41,228

Woods Cross Roads, VA $41,378

Montpelier, VA $42,153

Oakton, VA $47,384

Occoquan, VA $47,035

Quantico, VA $45,471

Springfield, VA $47,805

Triangle, VA $45,800

Vienna, VA $47,805

Woodbridge, VA $46,695

Arlington, VA $48,045

Fort Myer, VA $48,046

Mattaponi, VA $41,776

Dhs, VA $48,046

Fort Valley, VA $41,537

Star Tannery, VA $41,131

Stephens City, VA $42,704

Stephenson, VA $42,732

Toms Brook, VA $41,514

White Post, VA $43,071

Woodstock, VA $41,171

Culpeper, VA $42,531

Aroda, VA $41,489

Banco, VA $41,630

Bealeton, VA $44,032

Boston, VA $42,418

Brandy Station, VA $43,277

Brightwood, VA $41,841

Castleton, VA $42,885

Elkwood, VA $43,220

Etlan, VA $41,745

Goldvein, VA $44,227

Graves Mill, VA $41,433

Haywood, VA $41,831

Hood, VA $41,172

Jeffersonton, VA $43,759

Leon, VA $42,018

Lignum, VA $42,970

Madison, VA $41,429

Midland, VA $44,471

Mitchells, VA $42,192

Oakpark, VA $41,692

Pratts, VA $41,424

Radiant, VA $41,578

Rapidan, VA $41,953

Remington, VA $43,682

Reva, VA $42,064

Richardsville, VA $43,329

Rixeyville, VA $43,217

Rochelle, VA $41,412

Somerville, VA $44,556

Sperryville, VA $42,023

Stevensburg, VA $43,056

Sumerduck, VA $43,694

Syria, VA $41,273

Viewtown, VA $43,245

Washington, VA $42,761

Wolftown, VA $41,175

Woodville, VA $42,438

Harrisonburg, VA $41,343

Basye, VA $41,012

Bergton, VA $40,886

Bridgewater, VA $41,266

Broadway, VA $41,138

Criders, VA $40,959

Dayton, VA $41,124

Edinburg, VA $41,082

Elkton, VA $41,206

Alexandria, VA $48,040

Fredericksburg, VA $43,528

Bowling Green, VA $42,684

Burr Hill, VA $42,689

Callao, VA $42,443

Caret, VA $42,949

Center Cross, VA $42,218

Champlain, VA $42,851

Coles Point, VA $43,012

Colonial Beach, VA $43,253

Corbin, VA $42,986

Dahlgren, VA $44,672

Dogue, VA $43,225

Dunnsville, VA $42,370

Edwardsville, VA $42,079

Farnham, VA $42,203

Garrisonville, VA $45,038

Hague, VA $42,701

Hartwood, VA $43,654

Haynesville, VA $42,665

Heathsville, VA $42,040

Hustle, VA $42,877

Irvington, VA $41,703

Jersey, VA $43,284

Kilmarnock, VA $41,738

King George, VA $43,959

Kinsale, VA $42,618

Ladysmith, VA $42,437

Lancaster, VA $41,840

Laneview, VA $41,942

Lively, VA $41,879

Locust Grove, VA $42,701

Loretto, VA $42,885

Lottsburg, VA $42,364

Merry Point, VA $41,775

Milford, VA $42,527

Mollusk, VA $41,790

Montross, VA $42,980

Morattico, VA $42,007

Mount Holly, VA $42,837

Ninde, VA $44,057

Nuttsville, VA $41,965

Oldhams, VA $42,584

Ophelia, VA $42,047

Partlow, VA $42,805

Port Royal, VA $42,874

Rappahannock Academy, VA $42,882

Reedville, VA $42,015

Rhoadesville, VA $42,298

Rollins Fork, VA $43,252

Fulks Run, VA $41,036

Hinton, VA $40,998

Keezletown, VA $41,197

Lacey Spring, VA $41,218

Linville, VA $41,197

Luray, VA $41,329

Mc Gaheysville, VA $41,245

Mount Crawford, VA $41,246

Mount Jackson, VA $41,112

Mount Solon, VA $41,117

New Market, VA $41,207

Orkney Springs, VA $41,023

Penn Laird, VA $41,263

Quicksburg, VA $41,153

Pleasant Valley, VA $41,241

Shenandoah, VA $41,221

Singers Glen, VA $41,194

Stanley, VA $41,224

Timberville, VA $41,214

Charlottesville, VA $41,287

Afton, VA $40,830

Arrington, VA $40,018

Barboursville, VA $41,448

Batesville, VA $41,189

Covesville, VA $40,834

Crozet, VA $41,209

Dyke, VA $41,188

Ruby, VA $44,823

Assistant Starter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Starter 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 Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Starter positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Starter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Starter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$52,725	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$52,725	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$50,528	$24.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$48,331	$23.0	10%
Biotechnology	$48,331	$23.0	10%

Assistant Starter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Starter'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.

$39,331

Average $43,937/year

$47,045

$3,278

Average $3,661/month

$3,920

$756

Average $845/week

$905

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,045	$3,920	$905	$23
Average	$43,937	$3,661	$845	$21
25th Percentile	$39,331	$3,278	$756	$19

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