Assistant Careers & Salaries
Each role includes median pay, percentile ranges, and the latest outlook so you can move fast and stay informed.
Cost of living adjusted2026 projectionsState detail
Business and Financial Operations-5% outlook
Accounting Assistant
Median salary$43,300
Lowest 10%$28,500
Highest 10%$62,800
Hourly rate$20.82
Office and Administrative Support-7% outlook
Administrative Assistant
Median salary$44,080
Lowest 10%$28,500
Highest 10%$58,900
Hourly rate$21.19
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical+25% outlook
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Median salary$107,500
Lowest 10%$90,000
Highest 10%$160,000
Hourly rate$51.68
Healthcare Support+18% outlook
Chiropractic Assistant
Median salary$23,556
Lowest 10%$19,000
Highest 10%$33,000
Hourly rate$11.33
Healthcare Support+25% outlook
Dental Assistant
Median salary$34,500
Lowest 10%$23,550
Highest 10%$47,580
Hourly rate$16.59
Business and Financial Operations+3% outlook
Human Resources Assistant
Median salary$44,728
Lowest 10%$24,760
Highest 10%$53,970
Hourly rate$21.50
Life, Physical, and Social Science+8% outlook
Lab Assistant
Median salary$37,066
Lowest 10%$25,000
Highest 10%$52,000
Hourly rate$17.82
Legal+17% outlook
Legal Assistant
Median salary$46,990
Lowest 10%$29,420
Highest 10%$75,410
Hourly rate$22.59
Healthcare Support+16% outlook
Medical Assistant
Median salary$38,270
Lowest 10%$29,000
Highest 10%$48,000
Hourly rate$18.40
Healthcare Support+21% outlook
Nursing Assistant
Median salary$25,620
Lowest 10%$18,300
Highest 10%$35,330
Hourly rate$12.32
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical+43% outlook
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Median salary$53,090
Lowest 10%$32,970
Highest 10%$73,120
Hourly rate$25.52
Healthcare Support+25% outlook
Orthodontic Assistant
Median salary$33,853
Lowest 10%$22,714
Highest 10%$44,866
Hourly rate$16.27
Healthcare Practitioners and TechnicalHigh Demand outlook
Pathologist Assistant
Median salary$74,993
Lowest 10%$36,635
Highest 10%$99,069
Hourly rate$36.05
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical41% outlook
Physical Therapist Assistant
Median salary$52,320
Lowest 10%$32,420
Highest 10%$72,720
Hourly rate$25.15
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical38% outlook
Physician Assistant
Median salary$92,460
Lowest 10%$62,430
Highest 10%$124,770
Hourly rate$44.45
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical21% outlook
Radiologist Assistant
Median salary$54,340
Lowest 10%$37,060
Highest 10%$77,160
Hourly rate$26.13
Educational Instruction and Library9% outlook
Teacher Assistant
Median salary$25,310
Lowest 10%$17,180
Highest 10%$36,680
Hourly rate$12.17
Healthcare Support+10% outlook
Veterinary Assistant
Median salary$23,130
Lowest 10%$17,150
Highest 10%$35,510
Hourly rate$11.12