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Student Employee salary
Average student employee salary
$11.58
How much does a student employee make?
The average student employee salary in the United States is $24,086. Student employee salaries typically range between $17,000 and $32,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for student employees is $11.58 per hour.
Student employee salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Student employees earn the highest average salary in Colorado.
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Where can a Student Employee earn more?
Student Employee Salaries By Experience Level
Average student employee salary by state
Highest paying states for student employees
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $27,143 | $13.05 |
| 2 | New York | $27,896 | $13.41 |
| 3 | Vermont | $26,439 | $12.71 |
| 4 | Alaska | $29,330 | $14.10 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $24,761 | $11.90 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $25,053 | $12.04 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $28,643 | $13.77 |
| 8 | Colorado | $29,585 | $14.22 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $29,280 | $14.08 |
| 10 | Illinois | $26,354 | $12.67 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $24,033 | $11.55 |
| 12 | Washington | $26,705 | $12.84 |
| 13 | Nevada | $25,746 | $12.38 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $25,529 | $12.27 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $24,140 | $11.61 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $26,395 | $12.69 |
| 17 | Indiana | $23,724 | $11.41 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $26,766 | $12.87 |
| 19 | Oregon | $24,110 | $11.59 |
| 20 | Ohio | $24,295 | $11.68 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $26,481 | $12.73 |
| 22 | Iowa | $22,749 | $10.94 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $22,932 | $11.03 |
| 24 | Maine | $25,048 | $12.04 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $25,411 | $12.22 |
| 26 | Arizona | $23,236 | $11.17 |
| 27 | Delaware | $22,852 | $10.99 |
| 28 | Missouri | $22,610 | $10.87 |
| 29 | Montana | $23,223 | $11.16 |
| 30 | Michigan | $23,747 | $11.42 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $21,376 | $10.28 |
| 32 | Utah | $22,990 | $11.05 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $22,481 | $10.81 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $23,799 | $11.44 |
| 35 | Virginia | $23,751 | $11.42 |
| 36 | Maryland | $24,609 | $11.83 |
| 37 | California | $24,194 | $11.63 |
| 38 | Florida | $22,920 | $11.02 |
| 39 | Georgia | $22,890 | $11.00 |
| 40 | Texas | $22,193 | $10.67 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $20,892 | $10.04 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $20,573 | $9.89 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $22,429 | $10.78 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $21,596 | $10.38 |
| 45 | Idaho | $21,559 | $10.36 |
| 46 | Alabama | $19,236 | $9.25 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $19,524 | $9.39 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $20,166 | $9.70 |
| 49 | Kansas | $18,093 | $8.70 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $17,141 | $8.24 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,080 | $9.65 |
Highest paying cities for student employees
The highest-paying cities for student employees are Denver, CO, Fairbanks, AK, and Buffalo, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver, CO | $29,598 | $14.23 |
| 2 | Fairbanks, AK | $29,223 | $14.05 |
| 3 | Buffalo, NY | $27,670 | $13.30 |
| 4 | Bridgewater, MA | $26,426 | $12.70 |
| 5 | Des Plaines, IL | $26,397 | $12.69 |
| 6 | Oakland, CA | $24,449 | $11.75 |
| 7 | Salem, OR | $24,160 | $11.62 |
| 8 | Lansing, MI | $23,753 | $11.42 |
| 9 | Virginia Beach, VA | $23,744 | $11.42 |
| 10 | Gary, IN | $23,741 | $11.41 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $22,971 | $11.04 |
| 12 | Hollywood, FL | $22,926 | $11.02 |
| 13 | Lancaster, PA | $22,863 | $10.99 |
| 14 | Springfield, MO | $22,587 | $10.86 |
| 15 | Harlingen, TX | $22,213 | $10.68 |
| 16 | Richmond, KY | $20,878 | $10.04 |
| 17 | Edmond, OK | $20,625 | $9.92 |
| 18 | Columbia, SC | $20,177 | $9.70 |
| 19 | Bayamn, PR | $18,621 | $8.95 |
| 20 | Albuquerque, NM | $17,178 | $8.26 |
Student Employee salary details
A student employee's salary ranges from $17,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $32,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a student employee's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 75th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| Average | $24,086 | $2,007 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
Highest paying student employee jobs
The highest paying types of student employees are office administrator, internship, and operations clerk.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk Typist | $31,746 | $2,646 | $15.26 | 102,211 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
| Operations Clerk | $33,746 | $2,812 | $16.22 | 158,449 |
| Clerical Aide | $29,426 | $2,452 | $14.15 | 59,698 |
| Office Aide | $29,255 | $2,438 | $14.07 | 76,712 |
| Office Administrator | $37,423 | $3,119 | $17.99 | 118,096 |
Top companies hiring student employees now:
Which companies pay student employees the most?
Student employee salaries at University of California, Berkeley and United States Steel are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average student employee salary at companies like Banfield Pet Hospital and Winston Industries are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $35,423 | $17.03 |
| 2 | United States Steel | $31,579 | $15.18 |
| 3 | Banfield Pet Hospital | $29,096 | $13.99 |
| 4 | Winston Industries | $28,384 | $13.65 |
| 5 | Salem-Keizer Public Schools | $28,110 | $13.51 |
| 6 | Tenet Healthcare | $28,062 | $13.49 |
| 7 | Covenant College | $27,826 | $13.38 |
| 8 | Bridgewater State University | $27,574 | $13.26 |
| 9 | Bedford Public Schools | $27,218 | $13.09 |
| 10 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | $26,203 | $12.60 |
| 11 | Lancaster General Health | $25,836 | $12.42 |
| 12 | Church Of Jesus Christ Inc | $25,584 | $12.30 |
| 13 | Regent University College Of Science And Technology | $24,695 | $11.87 |
| 14 | Waukesha County Technical College | $24,549 | $11.80 |
| 15 | University of Michigan | $24,444 | $11.75 |
| 16 | Terra State Community College | $24,400 | $11.73 |
| 17 | University of Georgia Small Business Development Center | $24,394 | $11.73 |
| 18 | Appalachian Regional Healthcare | $24,106 | $11.59 |
| 19 | Missouri State University | $24,091 | $11.58 |
| 20 | PSEA | $24,029 | $11.55 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Student Employee salary trends
The average student employee salary has risen by $5,549 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average student employee earned $18,537 annually, but today, they earn $24,086 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for student employees over the last decade.
Compare student employee salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average student employee salary over time
Compare student employee salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Student Employee salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,100 | $11.58 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $23,200 | $11.16 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $22,300 | $10.73 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $21,500 | $10.32 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $20,800 | $10.02 | +3.3% |
Recently added student employee salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Custodial Student Employee-Housing and Dining Services | Corvallis, OR | 12/18/2024 | $30,679 |
| Electric Power Research Institute Inc. | Fusion Materials Student Employee | Ione, WA | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Lake Region State College | Student Employment-Campus Employment Spring 2025 | Devils Lake, ND | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Oregon Coast Community College | FWS-Occc Student Only-Student Employee Application | Ione, OR | 12/16/2024 | $33,747 |
| Owens Community College | Student Employee-Service Desk Clerk at Fitness Center | Perrysburg, OH | 12/15/2024 | $21,809 |
| Kentucky Idea Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence | Student Employee (Federal Work Study) | Highland, CA | 12/15/2024 | $20,870 |
| St. Petersburg College | Student Employment-Theatre, CL | Saint Petersburg, FL | 12/14/2024 | $22,957 |
| Electric Power Research Institute Inc. | Energy Storage Summer Student Employee | Palo Alto, CA | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Nwicc.Edu | Children's World Student Employee Children's World | Sheldon, IA | 12/11/2024 | $22,435 |
| Illinois State | Student Employees for Emdh Dining & Catering Services | Normal, IL | 12/10/2024 | $31,827 |
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