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Business office assistant salary
Average business office assistant salary
$15.26
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Average business office assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for business office assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $43,865 | $21.09 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $40,047 | $19.25 |
| 3 | Nevada | $37,015 | $17.80 |
| 4 | Montana | $36,108 | $17.36 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $39,444 | $18.96 |
| 6 | Washington | $42,044 | $20.21 |
| 7 | Ohio | $34,631 | $16.65 |
| 8 | Michigan | $35,317 | $16.98 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $36,319 | $17.46 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $38,525 | $18.52 |
| 11 | New York | $37,793 | $18.17 |
| 12 | Colorado | $38,611 | $18.56 |
| 13 | Illinois | $37,738 | $18.14 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $37,784 | $18.17 |
| 15 | Vermont | $38,223 | $18.38 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $33,998 | $16.35 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $36,398 | $17.50 |
| 18 | Oregon | $37,277 | $17.92 |
| 19 | Iowa | $33,519 | $16.11 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $40,478 | $19.46 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $33,915 | $16.31 |
| 22 | Maryland | $37,672 | $18.11 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $31,627 | $15.21 |
| 24 | Maine | $35,952 | $17.28 |
| 25 | Utah | $34,226 | $16.45 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $30,601 | $14.71 |
| 27 | Indiana | $30,191 | $14.51 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $33,828 | $16.26 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $28,962 | $13.92 |
| 30 | California | $35,969 | $17.29 |
| 31 | Arizona | $32,044 | $15.41 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $29,365 | $14.12 |
| 33 | Missouri | $29,876 | $14.36 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $28,889 | $13.89 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $33,576 | $16.14 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $29,630 | $14.25 |
| 37 | Idaho | $29,998 | $14.42 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $27,808 | $13.37 |
| 39 | Delaware | $32,037 | $15.40 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $33,524 | $16.12 |
| 41 | Virginia | $31,367 | $15.08 |
| 42 | Texas | $29,740 | $14.30 |
| 43 | Kansas | $26,617 | $12.80 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $27,801 | $13.37 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $26,874 | $12.92 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $26,489 | $12.74 |
| 47 | Florida | $27,226 | $13.09 |
| 48 | Alabama | $25,438 | $12.23 |
| 49 | Georgia | $29,124 | $14.00 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $23,618 | $11.35 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $24,847 | $11.95 |
Business office assistant salary details
A business office assistant's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a business office assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $31,747 | $2,646 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying business office assistant jobs
The highest paying types of business office assistants are business associate, executive office assistant, and business assistant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Worker | $41,003 | $3,417 | $19.71 | 84,397 |
| Office Clerk | $30,927 | $2,577 | $14.87 | 106,497 |
| Office Aide | $29,255 | $2,438 | $14.07 | 76,712 |
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Business office assistant salary trends
The average business office assistant salary has risen by $7,314 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average business office assistant earned $24,433 annually, but today, they earn $31,747 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for business office assistants over the last decade.
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Average business office assistant salary over time
Compare business office assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Business office assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,700 | $15.26 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $30,600 | $14.71 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $29,400 | $14.14 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $28,300 | $13.61 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $27,500 | $13.21 | +3.3% |
Recently added business office assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ou Health | Athletics Business Office Student Assistant (Summer) | Norman, OK | 06/29/2025 | $15,131 |
| Carroll College | Business Office Assistant-Summer Student Employment | Helena, MT | 06/25/2025 | $25,044 |
| North Shore Healthcare Support Center | Business Office Assistant-1St. Shift | Stevens Point, WI | 06/24/2025 | $48,523 |
| Stevens Point Health Services | Business Office Assistant-1St. Shift | Stevens Point, WI | 06/24/2025 | $48,523 |
| Luzerne County Community College | Business Office Assistant | Nanticoke, PA | 06/22/2025 | $27,300 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Business Office Assistant | Bloomington, IN | 06/18/2025 | $32,870 |
| Fairmont State University | Office Assistant-College of Business & Aviation | Fairmont, WV | 06/18/2025 | $20,870 |
| Roseville Community Schools | ADM. Assist Senior Business Office/Accounts Payable | Roseville, MI | 06/15/2025 | $47,458 |
| California Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Business Office Assistant | Los Angeles, CA | 06/10/2025 | $48,001 |
| The Orange Bowl Committee Inc. | Assistantship, Business Office | Miami Lakes, FL | 06/10/2025 | $27,120 |
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