Studio Assistant

Studio Assistant Salary

$19K

$33.5K

$50K

$34,307

/year

$16.49

/hour

Studio Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$34,307

Columbus

Ohio

$33,137

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    How much does a Studio Assistant make?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Studio Assistant in the United States is $34,307 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.49 an hour. This is the equivalent of $659/week or $2,858/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,000 and as low as $19,000, the majority of Studio Assistant salaries currently range between $27,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $47,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Studio Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 13000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Studio Assistant in your area makes on average $33,137 per year, or $1,170 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $34,307. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Studio Assistant salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Studio Assistant on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Studio Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Studio Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Marina del Rey, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Marina del Rey, CA, beats the national average by $8,222 (24.0%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,023 (35.0%) above the $34,307 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Cupertino, CA, and Sitka, AK, , 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 Studio Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino, CA

    $46,330

    $22.27

    Nome, AK

    $42,557

    $20.46

    Marina del Rey, CA

    $42,529

    $20.45

    Petaluma, CA

    $42,345

    $20.36

    Mercer Island, WA

    $42,016

    $20.20

    Berkeley, CA

    $42,007

    $20.20

    Redwood City, CA

    $42,004

    $20.19

    Saint Helena, CA

    $41,971

    $20.18

    Joshua Tree, CA

    $41,391

    $19.90

    Sitka, AK

    $41,329

    $19.87

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

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

    For example Administrative Assistant To The Dean jobs pay as much as $49,872 (145.4%) more than the average Studio Assistant salary of $34,307. If you're qualified, finding work as a Administrative Assistant To The Dean may help you make more money than that of the average Studio Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Administrative Assistant To The Dean

    $84,179

    $40.47

    Project Administrative Assistant

    $49,167

    $23.64

    Administrative Services Assistant

    $47,070

    $22.63

    Library Assistant 1

    $38,859

    $18.68

    Clerical Administrative Assistant

    $36,260

    $17.43

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Studio Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $34,307 per year or $16.49 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.