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Office automation assistant salary

Average office automation assistant salary

$16.48

$34,280 yearly

Entry-level office automation assistant salary
$27,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Office Automation Assistant Salary

The salary for an office automation assistant averages around $34,280 per year, translating to approximately $16.48 per hour. Compensation varies widely depending on factors such as experience, location, and the specific industry. For instance, many positions in urban areas typically offer higher salaries due to increased demand.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level roles may start around $28,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $45,000. In addition, advanced skills in software applications can lead to better-paying opportunities.

Top Locations for Office Automation Assistants

States such as California, New York, and Texas are among the highest-paying locations for this role. Major cities like San Francisco and New York City consistently report higher salaries, reflecting the cost of living and local demand for skilled administrative professionals.

Career Opportunities

As businesses increasingly rely on automation, the demand for skilled office automation assistants is expected to grow. Pursuing certifications or additional training can enhance job prospects and salary potential in this evolving field.

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Where can an Office Automation Assistant earn more?

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Pensacola, FL$34,389
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City of Detroit$40,182
Florida Department of Transportation$31,188

Office automation assistant salaries by experience level

Average office automation assistant salary by state

The highest-paying states for office automation assistants are Alaska, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. The lowest average office automation assistant salary states are West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for office automation assistants

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$44,062$21.18
2Massachusetts$42,556$20.46
3Wyoming$39,076$18.79
4Oregon$40,101$19.28
5Nevada$39,856$19.16
6North Dakota$35,847$17.23
7Colorado$40,084$19.27
8Pennsylvania$35,319$16.98
9Washington$39,704$19.09
10Michigan$35,239$16.94
11Vermont$37,099$17.84
12New Hampshire$35,678$17.15
13Rhode Island$38,088$18.31
14Iowa$36,992$17.78
15Arizona$35,242$16.94
16Minnesota$37,460$18.01
17Montana$35,630$17.13
18California$37,368$17.97
19Utah$35,179$16.91
20District of Columbia$40,188$19.32
21Hawaii$43,223$20.78
22Florida$34,152$16.42
23Ohio$33,898$16.30
24Maine$35,096$16.87
25New York$34,174$16.43
26Texas$34,570$16.62
27Illinois$34,482$16.58
28Idaho$34,156$16.42
29North Carolina$31,694$15.24
30Wisconsin$32,430$15.59
31Indiana$31,493$15.14
32Connecticut$33,330$16.02
33New Jersey$34,003$16.35
34Tennessee$30,314$14.57
35Arkansas$32,454$15.60
36Maryland$33,073$15.90
37Missouri$31,685$15.23
38Nebraska$31,909$15.34
39Virginia$28,550$13.73
40Kentucky$29,521$14.19
41Delaware$31,662$15.22
42Georgia$30,987$14.90
43South Carolina$28,374$13.64
44Mississippi$30,067$14.46
45New Mexico$25,514$12.27
46West Virginia$27,900$13.41
47South Dakota$28,106$13.51
48Oklahoma$27,827$13.38
49Louisiana$27,285$13.12
50Alabama$27,369$13.16
51Kansas$26,379$12.68

Highest paying cities for office automation assistants

The highest-paying cities for office automation assistants are Washington, DC, Portland, OR, and Las Vegas, NV.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$40,157$19.31
2Portland, OR$40,111$19.28
3Las Vegas, NV$39,780$19.13
4Atwater, CA$37,668$18.11
5Detroit, MI$35,215$16.93
6Amarillo, TX$35,072$16.86
7Buffalo, NY$34,619$16.64
8Pensacola, FL$34,389$16.53

Office automation assistant salary details

An office automation assistant's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average office automation assistant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an office automation assistant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
75th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
Average$34,280$2,857$16
25th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14
10th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13

Highest paying office automation assistant jobs

The highest paying types of office automation assistants are executive office assistant, real estate assistant, and office worker.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Office Clerk$30,927$2,577$14.87106,497
Office Worker$41,003$3,417$19.7184,397
Office Aide$29,255$2,438$14.0776,712

Which companies pay office automation assistants the most?

Office automation assistant salaries at City of Detroit and U.S. Census Bureau are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average office automation assistant salary at companies like Treasure Island, FL and United States Army Corps of Engineers are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1City of Detroit$40,182$19.32
2U.S. Census Bureau$38,651$18.58
3Treasure Island, FL$38,185$18.36
4United States Army Corps of Engineers$37,040$17.81
5US Meat Animal Research Center$36,907$17.74
6Forest Manufacturing Co$36,694$17.64
7U.s. Coast Guard$35,856$17.24
8The Magazi Inc$35,825$17.22
9Silestone by Cosentino$35,821$17.22
10Indian Health Service$35,819$17.22
11Dodea$34,898$16.78
12Transdev Services, Inc.$33,694$16.20
13Florida Department of Transportation$31,188$14.99

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Office automation assistant salary trends

The average office automation assistant salary has risen by $7,898 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average office automation assistant earned $26,382 annually, but today, they earn $34,280 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for office automation assistants over the last decade.

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Average office automation assistant salary over time

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Office automation assistant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$34,300$16.48+3.7%
2024$33,000$15.88+3.8%
2023$31,800$15.27+3.8%
2022$30,600$14.69+2.9%
2021$29,700$14.26+3.3%

Recently added office automation assistant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Department of The Air ForceOffice Automation AssistantFort Walton Beach, FL06/14/2025$38,234
GovsignalsSenior Automation AssistantWashington, DC05/29/2025$60,000
State of FloridaPublic Defender's Office, 13Th Circuit-Automated Systems Assistant ITampa, FL05/28/2025$50,000
Department of The Air ForceOffice Automation AssistantFort Walton Beach, FL05/23/2025$38,234
State of FloridaPublic Defender's Office, 20Th Circuit-Automated Systems Assistant IFort Myers, FL04/03/2025$36,000
DodeaOffice Automation AssistantIone, OR02/18/2025$37,562
Department of The Air ForceOffice Automation AssistantWhiteman Air Force Base, MO01/29/2025$40,990
Department of The Air ForceOffice Automation AssistantPope, MS01/29/2025$40,332
Department of The Air ForceOffice Automation AssistantOffutt Air Force Base, NE01/29/2025$40,735
U.S. ArmyOffice Automation AssistantIone, OR12/16/2024$49,838

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