Administrative Assistant salary in the United States

How much does a Administrative Assistant make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$38,983

Median $38,983
Low $27,290High $54,407

Based on 1,706,790 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$27,290
25th percentile
$31,841
75th percentile
$47,560
90th percentile
$54,407

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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