Chaplain Assistant

Chaplain Assistant Salary

$29K

$60K

$97.5K

$63,587

/year

$30.57

/hour

Chaplain Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,587

Columbus

Ohio

$61,418

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    How much does a Chaplain Assistant make?

    As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chaplain Assistant in the United States is $63,587 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.57 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,222/week or $5,298/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $97,500 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Chaplain Assistant salaries currently range between $48,500 (25th percentile) to $80,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $91,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chaplain Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 31500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Chaplain Assistant in your area makes on average $61,418 per year, or $2,169 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $63,587. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Chaplain Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chaplain Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chaplain Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chaplain Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Dendron, VA, , with Barrow, AK, and Hayward, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Hayward, CA, beats the national average by $14,985 (23.6%), and Dendron, VA, furthers that trend with another $21,630 (34.0%) above the $63,587 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chaplain Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Dendron, VA, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chaplain Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Dendron, VA

    $85,217

    $40.97

    Barrow, AK

    $79,214

    $38.08

    Hayward, CA

    $78,572

    $37.77

    Berkeley, CA

    $77,858

    $37.43

    Jersey City, NJ

    $77,303

    $37.16

    Princeville, HI

    $76,894

    $36.97

    Palo Alto, CA

    $74,807

    $35.96

    Santa Clara, CA

    $74,678

    $35.90

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $74,628

    $35.88

    Livermore, CA

    $74,586

    $35.86

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chaplain Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Chaplain Assistant category.

    For example Director Of Counseling jobs pay as much as $40,075 (63.0%) more than the average Chaplain Assistant salary of $63,587. If you're qualified, finding work as a Director Of Counseling may help you make more money than that of the average Chaplain Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Of Counseling

    $103,662

    $49.84

    Genetic Counselor

    $87,816

    $42.22

    Life Skills Counselor

    $62,532

    $30.06

    Certified Addiction Counselor

    $59,672

    $28.69

    Christian Counselor

    $31,158

    $14.98

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Chaplain Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $63,587 per year or $30.57 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.