Administrative Assistant Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Administrative Assistants in the United States.
Median Salary
$47,460
Mean Salary
$49,720
Employment
1,792,000
Category
Office and Administrative
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $33,840 | $2,820 | $16 |
| 25th | $39,030 | $3,253 | $19 |
| 50th (Median) | $47,460 | $3,955 | $23 |
| 75th | $57,180 | $4,765 | $27 |
| 90th (Senior) | $76,550 | $6,379 | $37 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $54,579 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,901 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,155 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $49,358 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $46,511 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $49,833 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $56,003 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $54,104 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $50,308 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $55,054 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $48,409 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,884 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $47,935 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,833 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,985 | -1% |
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About Administrative Assistant Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Administrative Assistants in the United States is $47,460, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Administrative Assistants earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Administrative Assistants earn around $33,840, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $76,550 or more. There are approximately 1,792,000 Administrative Assistants employed across the country in the Office and Administrative sector.