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Administrative assistant to the dean salary

Average administrative assistant to the dean salary

$49,362

$23.73 hourly rate

Entry-level administrative assistant to the dean salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Administrative Assistant to the Dean Salary

The average salary for an Administrative Assistant to the Dean is approximately $49,362 per year. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, educational background, and years of experience. For instance, administrative assistants with several years in the field or those located in higher-paying states may earn significantly more.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically offer a starting salary around $40,000, while seasoned professionals can earn upwards of $60,000. This progression highlights the potential for salary growth within this career path.

Top-Paying States for Administrative Assistants

States such as California, New York, and Massachusetts often lead in salary levels for this role, reflecting higher costs of living and demand for skilled administrative personnel.

Job Opportunities and Benefits

Working as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean provides valuable experience in educational administration, offering opportunities for advancement into higher administrative roles. Additionally, benefits often include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, making it a desirable career.

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Where can an Administrative Assistant To The Dean earn more?

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Administrative assistant to the dean salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, SalaryExpert and Payscale, the average salary for an administrative assistant to the dean typically falls between $30,339 and $66,918.
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$49,362yearly
Salary.com[1]
$35,988yearly
payscale[2]
$30,339yearly
SalaryExpert[3]
$66,918yearly

Average administrative assistant to the dean salary by state

The highest-paying states for administrative assistant to the deans are California, Nevada, and Oregon. The lowest average administrative assistant to the dean salary states are Maine, Wisconsin, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for administrative assistant to the deans

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1California$69,970$33.64
2Nevada$54,214$26.06
3Oregon$45,696$21.97
4Washington$43,525$20.93
5Arizona$45,619$21.93
6Utah$41,734$20.06
7New York$44,384$21.34
8Texas$41,546$19.97
9Connecticut$42,742$20.55
10Colorado$40,811$19.62
11Massachusetts$41,331$19.87
12Florida$38,472$18.50
13Pennsylvania$37,396$17.98
14Wyoming$37,063$17.82
15Virginia$39,308$18.90
16District of Columbia$41,110$19.76
17South Carolina$38,183$18.36
18North Carolina$36,632$17.61
19Alabama$38,859$18.68
20Mississippi$37,758$18.15
21Idaho$34,810$16.74
22New Mexico$38,276$18.40
23Alaska$33,733$16.22
24Rhode Island$39,022$18.76
25Hawaii$39,165$18.83
26Tennessee$34,275$16.48
27Delaware$38,790$18.65
28New Jersey$38,405$18.46
29Maryland$38,516$18.52
30Minnesota$36,171$17.39
31Louisiana$37,041$17.81
32Georgia$34,734$16.70
33Kansas$35,253$16.95
34North Dakota$33,108$15.92
35Nebraska$31,963$15.37
36Montana$28,721$13.81
37Ohio$31,604$15.19
38Kentucky$33,513$16.11
39West Virginia$32,053$15.41
40Oklahoma$33,573$16.14
41Illinois$32,510$15.63
42Michigan$30,724$14.77
43Missouri$33,363$16.04
44Vermont$30,779$14.80
45Wisconsin$29,442$14.15
46Arkansas$32,519$15.63
47New Hampshire$29,896$14.37
48Maine$29,486$14.18
49Iowa$28,568$13.73
50Indiana$27,968$13.45
51South Dakota$27,274$13.11
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Highest paying cities for administrative assistant to the deans

The highest-paying cities for administrative assistant to the deans are Santa Cruz, CA, New York, NY, and Hamden, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Santa Cruz, CA$73,485$35.33
2New York, NY$44,404$21.35
3Hamden, CT$42,227$20.30
4Houston, TX$41,873$20.13
5Boston, MA$40,563$19.50
6Boulder, CO$40,388$19.42
7Norfolk, VA$39,757$19.11
8Coral Gables, FL$39,443$18.96
9Charleston, SC$38,700$18.61
10Baltimore, MD$38,281$18.40
11Newark, DE$38,248$18.39
12Durham, NC$36,819$17.70
13Columbus, OH$31,918$15.35
14Ann Arbor, MI$30,886$14.85
15Madison, WI$29,526$14.20
16Great Falls, MT$28,098$13.51
17West Lafayette, IN$27,697$13.32

Administrative assistant to the dean salary details

An administrative assistant to the dean's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $94,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average administrative assistant to the dean salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an administrative assistant to the dean's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$94,000$7,833$45
75th Percentile$69,000$5,750$33
Average$49,362$4,114$24
25th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Top companies hiring administrative assistant to the deans now:

  1. Dean and jobs (5)
  2. Suffolk University jobs (5)
  3. Berkeley College jobs (6)
  4. Rutgers University jobs (8)
  5. Northeastern University jobs (4)

Which companies pay administrative assistant to the deans the most?

Administrative assistant to the dean salaries at Columbus College of Art & Design and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average administrative assistant to the dean salary at companies like Merrimack College and Notre Dame of Maryland University are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Administrative assistant to the dean salary trends

The average administrative assistant to the dean salary has risen by $8,869 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average administrative assistant to the dean earned $40,493 annually, but today, they earn $49,362 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for administrative assistant to the deans over the last decade.

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Average administrative assistant to the dean salary over time

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Administrative assistant to the dean salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$49,400$23.73+3.0%
2025$47,900$23.02+2.8%
2024$46,500$22.38+2.8%
2023$45,200$21.74+2.2%
2022$44,200$21.27+2.6%

Recently added administrative assistant to the dean salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of ColoradoAdministrative Assistant III To The Associate Dean of The Hasan School of BusinessPueblo, CO06/30/2025$49,848
Glenbard Township High School District 87Administrative Assistant To The Nurse/DeanKane, IL06/27/2025$37,816
Fitchburg State UniversityAdministrative Assistant II for The Dean of Business and Technology-Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, MA06/26/2025$60,119
Grand Valley State UniversityAdministrative Assistant-Brooks College Deans OfficeAllendale, MI06/20/2025$50,485
The Pennsylvania State UniversityAdministrative Assistant, Office of The Dean (Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing)University Park, FL06/09/2025$42,100
Arizona Western CollegeAdministrative Assistant To The Dean of InnovationYuma, AZ06/07/2025$45,517
Penn State UniversityAdministrative Assistant, Office of The Dean (Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing)Parkesburg, PA06/06/2025$42,100
Colorado Mountain CollegeAdministrative Assistant II, School DeansSteamboat Springs, CO05/22/2025$48,940
Framingham State UniversityAdministrative Assistant To The Academic Deans-Framingham State UniversityFramingham, MA05/21/2025$118,278
Duke UniversityDean's Office Administrative AssistantDurham, NC05/15/2025$43,888

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