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| 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 |
A business office assistant's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

| 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 |
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 |
Top companies hiring business office assistants now:
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.
Compare business office assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare business office assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| 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% |
| 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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