Administrative Assistant salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Administrative Assistant make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$51,611

Median $51,611
Low $37,753High $73,218

Based on 7,970 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (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
$37,753
25th percentile
$43,640
75th percentile
$63,452
90th percentile
$73,218

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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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