How much does an administrative support assistant make?

The average administrative support assistant salary in the United States is $36,341. Administrative support assistant salaries typically range between $29,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for administrative support assistants is $17.47 per hour. Administrative support assistant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Administrative support assistants earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.

Administrative support assistant salary

Q: What state pays Administrative Support Assistants the most?

Hawaii pays Administrative Support Assistants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $45,941 per year, or $22.09 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an administrative support assistant?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an administrative support assistant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Rhode Island you should be paid close to $45,485 per year.

Q: Do administrative assistants make good money?

No, administrative assistants do not make good money. The average administrative assistant makes $43,886 a year or $16.31 an hour. Administrative assistants in the lower 10% (e.g., entry-level positions, only make about $26,000 a year.) Meanwhile, the top 10% earn an average salary of $42,000.

Q: How much do administrative assistants make per hour?

Administrative assistants make $16.31 per hour ($43,886 a year), on average. The best-paid 25% make, on average, $47,510, while the lowest-paid 25% make $30,100. Factors such as the number of years of experience working as an administrative assistant can impact how much you earn an hour.

Q: What is the highest paying administrative assistant job?

The highest-paid administrative assistant job is Administrative Services Director. An administrative assistant services director who works in healthcare and lives in Alaska or California earns a significantly higher hourly pay than an entry-level administrative assistant living in Montana.

Q: What is the salary of an administrative assistant?

The median salary of an administrative assistant is $37,690 (or $17.80 an hour). The best-paid 25% made $47,510 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $30,100. Factors such as the location of the job, experience, education, and industry all impact the amount of money that an administrative assistant makes.

Average administrative support assistant salary

$36,341

$17.47 hourly rate

Entry-level administrative support assistant salary

$29,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Administrative Support Assistant Salary

The role of an administrative support assistant is crucial across various sectors, helping facilitate daily operations and maintain efficient workflows. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $36,341 annually, or about $17 per hour. This figure can fluctuate based on several factors, including experience level, geographic location, and the specific industry in which one works.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level assistants typically earn less, while those with significant experience may see salaries rise substantially. For example, an assistant with over five years of experience might earn upwards of $45,000 per year.

Top-Paying States

Salaries also vary by state. Regions with a higher cost of living often offer more competitive compensation for administrative roles. States such as California, New York, and Massachusetts are among the top payers, reflecting their robust job markets.

Opportunities for Advancement

In addition to base salaries, benefits, and advancement opportunities can enhance overall compensation. Exploring roles in specialized fields or pursuing additional training can lead to higher earnings and career satisfaction. For those interested in this pathway, resources are available to help navigate job applications and career development.

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Administrative support assistant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Comparably, the average salary for an administrative support assistant typically falls between $36,341 and $67,275.

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Average administrative support assistant salary by state

The average administrative support assistant salary in Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average administrative support assistant salary states are Arkansas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for administrative support assistants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Vermont	$43,991	$21.15
2	Washington	$44,003	$21.16
3	New Hampshire	$42,434	$20.40
4	Michigan	$41,491	$19.95
5	Alaska	$43,902	$21.11
6	Nebraska	$39,502	$18.99
7	Hawaii	$45,941	$22.09
8	Connecticut	$43,258	$20.80
9	Rhode Island	$45,485	$21.87
10	Nevada	$38,172	$18.35
11	Minnesota	$41,713	$20.05
12	Oregon	$41,401	$19.90
13	Massachusetts	$41,148	$19.78
14	Maryland	$42,626	$20.49
15	California	$41,146	$19.78
16	District of Columbia	$41,687	$20.04
17	Maine	$38,503	$18.51
18	Arizona	$38,257	$18.39
19	New Jersey	$41,796	$20.09
20	Pennsylvania	$37,951	$18.25
21	Louisiana	$36,794	$17.69
22	New Mexico	$36,764	$17.68
23	New York	$39,697	$19.09
24	Wisconsin	$35,773	$17.20
25	Missouri	$35,031	$16.84
26	Colorado	$38,289	$18.41
27	Alabama	$34,710	$16.69
28	Indiana	$36,886	$17.73
29	Illinois	$37,975	$18.26
30	Montana	$35,581	$17.11
31	Ohio	$34,590	$16.63
32	South Dakota	$33,008	$15.87
33	Mississippi	$35,933	$17.28
34	Kentucky	$35,136	$16.89
35	North Dakota	$34,833	$16.75
36	Wyoming	$33,717	$16.21
37	Idaho	$34,294	$16.49
38	Virginia	$36,122	$17.37
39	Arkansas	$31,358	$15.08
40	Texas	$34,100	$16.39
41	Kansas	$34,268	$16.48
42	Florida	$33,046	$15.89
43	Utah	$32,879	$15.81
44	Oklahoma	$31,208	$15.00
45	West Virginia	$31,700	$15.24
46	South Carolina	$30,193	$14.52
47	North Carolina	$33,195	$15.96
48	Iowa	$31,516	$15.15
49	Tennessee	$31,258	$15.03
50	Delaware	$30,311	$14.57
51	Georgia	$30,970	$14.89

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Highest paying cities for administrative support assistants

The highest-paying cities for administrative support assistants are SeaTac, WA, Anchorage, AK, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	SeaTac, WA	$44,097	$21.20
2	Anchorage, AK	$44,003	$21.16
3	Washington, DC	$41,713	$20.05
4	Sacramento, CA	$41,575	$19.99
5	Portland, OR	$41,371	$19.89
6	Rochester, MN	$41,289	$19.85
7	Boston, MA	$41,180	$19.80
8	Schenectady, NY	$40,141	$19.30
9	Portland, ME	$38,678	$18.60
10	Denver, CO	$38,314	$18.42
11	Phoenix, AZ	$38,309	$18.42
12	Albuquerque, NM	$36,742	$17.66
13	Milwaukee, WI	$35,746	$17.19
14	Lubbock, TX	$34,395	$16.54
15	Aberdeen, SD	$33,755	$16.23
16	Fort Lauderdale, FL	$33,115	$15.92
17	Knoxville, TN	$31,333	$15.06
18	Oklahoma City, OK	$31,219	$15.01
19	Atlanta, GA	$30,918	$14.86

Administrative support assistant salary details

An administrative support assistant's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an administrative support assistant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$21
75th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19
Average	$36,341	$3,028	$17
25th Percentile	$32,000	$2,667	$15
10th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14

Highest paying administrative support assistant jobs

The highest paying types of administrative support assistants are administrative staff, administrative assistant/technical, and administrative assistant and recruiter.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Administrative Staff	$77,101	$6,425	$37.07	119,030
Administrative Support	$37,692	$3,141	$18.12	114,480

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Which companies pay administrative support assistants the most?

Administrative support assistant salaries at Brookhaven National Laboratory and University of San Diego are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average administrative support assistant salary at companies like Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and New York State Restaurant Association are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$54,025	$25.97
2	University of San Diego	$43,254	$20.80
3	Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough	$42,743	$20.55
4	New York State Restaurant Association	$41,739	$20.07
5	Gaia Herbs	$41,206	$19.81
6	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$40,859	$19.64
7	Philips	$40,851	$19.64
8	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$40,769	$19.60
9	Black & Veatch	$40,555	$19.50
10	Gap Inc.	$40,034	$19.25
11	Yale University	$39,877	$19.17
12	Metropolitan	$39,825	$19.15
13	National Park Foundation	$39,643	$19.06
14	MDU Resources	$39,540	$19.01
15	Belcan	$39,456	$18.97
16	US Meat Animal Research Center	$39,373	$18.93
17	Syracuse University	$39,304	$18.90
18	Brown-Forman	$39,113	$18.80
19	University of Nevada, Reno	$39,113	$18.80
20	One Medical	$39,091	$18.79

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Administrative support assistant salary trends

The average administrative support assistant salary has risen by $6,529 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average administrative support assistant earned $29,812 annually, but today, they earn $36,341 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for administrative support assistants over the last decade.

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Average administrative support assistant salary over time

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Administrative support assistant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$36,300	$17.47	+3.0%
2024	$35,300	$16.95	+2.8%
2023	$34,300	$16.47	+2.8%
2022	$33,300	$16.01	+2.2%
2021	$32,600	$15.66	+2.6%

Recently added administrative support assistant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
University of Arizona	Administrative Assistant-Access Support	Phoenix, AZ	06/30/2025	$37,879
Greater Baltimore Medical Center	or Support Assistant 11P-7A	Towson, MD	06/29/2025	$31,305
Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C	Administrative Assistant-Engineering Support	Phoenix, AZ	06/29/2025	$46,080
Chief Seattle Club	Salmonberry Lofts-Support Assistant	Seattle, WA	06/29/2025	$45,664
Job Listingsallied Universal	Administrative Support Assistant	Perry, OH	06/29/2025	$62,610
Staar Surgical Company	Administrative Assistant/Support-Ewok System	Monrovia, CA	06/28/2025	$50,088
Bernco	Administrative Support Assistant Senior	Albuquerque, NM	06/28/2025	$43,055
Department of Defense	Administrative Support Assistant (Veterinary Services) NF 03	Cherryville, NC	06/28/2025	$35,190
Northwell Health	Administrative Support Assistant-Fresh Meadows	New York, NY	06/27/2025	$34,820
State of Iowa	Administrative Support Assistant 3	Des Moines, IA	06/27/2025	$41,101

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