Field Assistant

Field Assistant Salary

$24K

$39K

$97K

$46,629

/year

$22.42

/hour

Field Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$46,629

Columbus

Ohio

$45,039

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    How much does a Field Assistant make?

    As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Field Assistant in the United States is $46,629 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.42 an hour. This is the equivalent of $896/week or $3,885/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $97,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Field Assistant salaries currently range between $32,500 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $83,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Field Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 17500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Field Assistant in your area makes on average $45,039 per year, or $1,590 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $46,629. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Field Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Field 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 Field Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Field Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Redwood City, CA, , with Hanalei, HI, and Vineyard Haven, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Vineyard Haven, MA, beats the national average by $9,725 (20.9%), and Redwood City, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,461 (22.4%) above the $46,629 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Redwood City, CA, and San Francisco, 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 Field Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Redwood City, CA

    $57,090

    $27.45

    Hanalei, HI

    $56,387

    $27.11

    Vineyard Haven, MA

    $56,354

    $27.09

    Bosler, WY

    $56,349

    $27.09

    Mill Valley, CA

    $56,349

    $27.09

    Sitka, AK

    $56,173

    $27.01

    South San Francisco, CA

    $56,033

    $26.94

    Los Altos, CA

    $55,223

    $26.55

    Mountain View, CA

    $55,007

    $26.45

    San Francisco, CA

    $54,937

    $26.41

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

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

    For example Chsaa jobs pay as much as $8,162 (17.5%) more than the average Field Assistant salary of $46,629. If you're qualified, finding work as a Chsaa may help you make more money than that of the average Field Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Chsaa

    $54,791

    $26.34

    Assistant Cross Country Coach

    $53,075

    $25.52

    High School Hockey Coach

    $45,334

    $21.80

    Track And Field Coach

    $43,604

    $20.96

    Head Track And Field Coach

    $41,836

    $20.11

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Field Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $46,629 per year or $22.42 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.