What are the main factors that influence an Accounting Administrator Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accounting Administrator Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounting Administrator Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounting Administrator Assistant's salary?

An Accounting Administrator Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,488 for beginners, reaching about $48,444 at mid-level, and approach $52,734 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounting Administrator Assistant?

Accounting Administrator Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounting Administrator Assistant roles are District of Columbia $60,302, California $60,073, Massachusetts $59,273. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounting Administrator Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Accounting Administrator Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Accounting Administrator: $192,495; Senior Accounting Administrator: $115,140; Accounting/Payroll Administrator: $86,296; Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate: $73,200; Accounting Support Administrator: $65,441.

Accounting Administrator Assistant Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Accounting Administrator Assistant make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Administrator Assistant in South Dakota is $49,496 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Accounting Administrator Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,679 to $55,325
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,292

10% $40,292

50% (Median) $49,496

90% $60,631

Accounting Administrator Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,325	$4,610	$1,064	$27
Average	$49,496	$4,125	$952	$24
25th Percentile	$44,679	$3,723	$859	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Administrator Assistant Salaries

An Accounting Administrator Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounting Administrator Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Administrator Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,488
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,855
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,444
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,358
Expert (over 8 years): $52,734

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Accounting Administrator Assistant	less than 1 year	$45,488
Early Career Level Accounting Administrator Assistant	1-2 years	$45,855
Mid-Level Level Accounting Administrator Assistant	2-4 years	$48,444
Senior-Level Level Accounting Administrator Assistant	5-8 years	$51,358
Expert Level Accounting Administrator Assistant	over 8 years	$52,734

How Do Accounting Administrator Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accounting Administrator Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,302.
California: $60,073.
Massachusetts: $59,273.

District of Columbia $60,302 California $60,073 Massachusetts $59,273 Washington $59,055 New Jersey $59,033 Alaska $58,957 Connecticut $58,205 New York $57,900

Hawaii $56,925 Rhode Island $56,468 Maryland $56,157 Minnesota $55,732 Colorado $55,569 Illinois $55,515 Oregon $55,308 Delaware $55,155

New Hampshire $55,059 Virginia $54,845 Pennsylvania $54,218 Nevada $53,903 North Dakota $53,799 Michigan $53,636 Wisconsin $53,576 Vermont $53,456

Texas $53,124 Maine $53,102 Arizona $53,069 Ohio $53,031 Georgia $52,530 Indiana $52,280 Wyoming $52,230 Utah $52,154

Iowa $52,122 Kansas $51,860 Louisiana $51,784 North Carolina $51,757 Missouri $51,746 Florida $51,533 Montana $51,419 Nebraska $51,310

Kentucky $51,250 South Carolina $51,032 Tennessee $50,896 Idaho $50,842 New Mexico $50,444 Oklahoma $50,357 Alabama $50,036 South Dakota $49,496

Arkansas $49,202 West Virginia $49,044 Mississippi $48,571

Top Paying Cities for Accounting Administrator Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $50,012
Aurora: $50,278
Baltic: $49,737

Alcester, SD $50,012

Aurora, SD $50,278

Baltic, SD $49,737

Beresford, SD $49,884

Brandon, SD $49,635

Brookings, SD $50,371

Burbank, SD $49,834

Canistota, SD $49,908

Canton, SD $49,767

Centerville, SD $49,887

Chancellor, SD $49,761

Chester, SD $49,884

Colman, SD $50,047

Colton, SD $49,838

Crooks, SD $49,710

Davis, SD $49,826

Dell Rapids, SD $49,829

Egan, SD $49,962

Elk Point, SD $49,677

Elkton, SD $50,309

Fairview, SD $49,840

Flandreau, SD $50,124

Freeman, SD $50,070

Garretson, SD $49,746

Gayville, SD $50,154

Harrisburg, SD $49,667

Hartford, SD $49,743

Hudson, SD $49,879

Humboldt, SD $49,814

Hurley, SD $49,889

Irene, SD $50,029

Jefferson, SD $49,491

Lennox, SD $49,761

Lesterville, SD $50,117

Lyons, SD $49,756

Madison, SD $50,145

Marion, SD $49,923

Menno, SD $50,091

Mission Hill, SD $50,128

Monroe, SD $49,869

Belle Fourche, SD $50,062

Black Hawk, SD $48,530

Box Elder, SD $48,593

Buffalo, SD $49,971

Buffalo Gap, SD $49,578

Camp Crook, SD $50,019

Caputa, SD $48,828

Custer, SD $49,471

Deadwood, SD $49,166

Edgemont, SD $49,946

Enning, SD $49,556

Fairburn, SD $49,014

Fort Meade, SD $49,009

Hermosa, SD $48,818

Hill City, SD $49,148

Hot Springs, SD $49,908

Howes, SD $49,666

Interior, SD $49,745

Keystone, SD $48,769

Kyle, SD $49,852

Lead, SD $49,617

Ludlow, SD $50,167

Manderson, SD $49,932

Mud Butte, SD $49,696

Nemo, SD $48,838

Newell, SD $49,793

New Underwood, SD $48,830

Nisland, SD $49,903

Oelrichs, SD $49,805

Oglala, SD $49,891

Oral, SD $49,759

Owanka, SD $49,070

Piedmont, SD $48,566

Pine Ridge, SD $49,984

Porcupine, SD $49,834

Pringle, SD $49,625

Quinn, SD $49,673

Redig, SD $49,615

Saint Onge, SD $49,756

Scenic, SD $49,403

Smithwick, SD $49,822

Spearfish, SD $49,980

Sturgis, SD $48,853

Union Center, SD $49,589

Vale, SD $49,433

Wall, SD $49,602

Wasta, SD $49,350

White Owl, SD $49,689

Whitewood, SD $49,546

Wounded Knee, SD $49,935

Leola, SD $50,231

Long Lake, SD $50,307

Mansfield, SD $50,201

Mellette, SD $50,248

Northville, SD $50,194

Onaka, SD $49,999

Orient, SD $50,075

Pierpont, SD $50,245

Redfield, SD $50,326

Rockham, SD $50,134

Roscoe, SD $50,045

Selby, SD $49,959

Seneca, SD $49,968

Stratford, SD $50,251

Tolstoy, SD $49,971

Tulare, SD $50,256

Turton, SD $50,259

Warner, SD $50,309

Westport, SD $50,240

Pierre, SD $45,885

Agar, SD $47,079

Belvidere, SD $49,672

Blunt, SD $45,885

Burke, SD $50,061

Colome, SD $50,000

Dallas, SD $49,985

Draper, SD $48,442

Fort Pierre, SD $46,020

Gregory, SD $50,038

Hamill, SD $49,914

Harrold, SD $46,153

Hayes, SD $49,161

Herrick, SD $50,033

Holabird, SD $47,194

Ideal, SD $49,901

Kadoka, SD $49,730

Kennebec, SD $49,172

Long Valley, SD $49,727

Lower Brule, SD $49,108

Martin, SD $49,847

Midland, SD $49,566

Milesville, SD $49,598

Mission, SD $49,954

Murdo, SD $49,260

Norris, SD $49,805

Okaton, SD $49,679

Okreek, SD $49,926

Onida, SD $46,336

Parmelee, SD $49,894

Philip, SD $49,671

Presho, SD $48,805

Reliance, SD $49,942

Rosebud, SD $50,008

Saint Charles, SD $50,087

Saint Francis, SD $49,913

Tuthill, SD $49,787

Vivian, SD $48,593

Wanblee, SD $49,820

White River, SD $49,798

Winner, SD $49,954

Witten, SD $49,865

Wood, SD $49,792

Mobridge, SD $49,969

Bison, SD $49,844

Bullhead, SD $50,226

Cherry Creek, SD $49,715

Dupree, SD $49,726

Eagle Butte, SD $49,778

Faith, SD $49,711

Glencross, SD $49,753

Glenham, SD $49,987

Herreid, SD $50,178

Isabel, SD $49,744

Keldron, SD $49,984

Lantry, SD $49,801

Lemmon, SD $50,171

Little Eagle, SD $50,219

Lodgepole, SD $50,036

Mc Intosh, SD $50,059

Mc Laughlin, SD $50,015

Meadow, SD $49,730

Morristown, SD $50,110

Mound City, SD $50,088

Pollock, SD $50,277

Prairie City, SD $49,909

Ralph, SD $50,072

Reva, SD $49,912

Ridgeview, SD $49,803

Timber Lake, SD $49,828

Trail City, SD $49,812

Wakpala, SD $50,016

Walker, SD $50,096

Watauga, SD $49,982

Whitehorse, SD $49,855

Rapid City, SD $48,522

Ellsworth Afb, SD $48,522

Allen, SD $49,847

Batesland, SD $49,867

Montrose, SD $49,909

North Sioux City, SD $49,413

Nunda, SD $50,121

Oldham, SD $50,231

Olivet, SD $50,114

Parker, SD $49,842

Ramona, SD $50,142

Renner, SD $49,679

Rowena, SD $49,645

Rutland, SD $50,076

Salem, SD $50,080

Scotland, SD $50,192

Sinai, SD $50,390

Springfield, SD $50,252

Tabor, SD $50,219

Tea, SD $49,706

Trent, SD $49,895

Tyndall, SD $50,204

Utica, SD $50,117

Valley Springs, SD $49,675

Vermillion, SD $50,129

Viborg, SD $50,016

Volga, SD $50,273

Volin, SD $50,072

Wakonda, SD $50,020

Wentworth, SD $50,058

Winfred, SD $50,083

Worthing, SD $49,753

Yankton, SD $50,320

Sioux Falls, SD $49,633

Vienna, SD $50,363

Wallace, SD $50,332

Waubay, SD $50,309

Webster, SD $50,321

White, SD $50,399

Willow Lake, SD $50,420

Wilmot, SD $50,358

Mitchell, SD $50,366

Alexandria, SD $50,181

Alpena, SD $50,266

Armour, SD $50,163

Artesian, SD $50,258

Avon, SD $50,176

Bonesteel, SD $50,079

Bridgewater, SD $50,047

Canova, SD $50,114

Carpenter, SD $50,383

Carthage, SD $50,270

Cavour, SD $50,336

Chamberlain, SD $50,109

Corsica, SD $50,172

Dante, SD $50,147

Delmont, SD $50,149

Dimock, SD $50,204

Emery, SD $50,129

Ethan, SD $50,231

Fairfax, SD $50,087

Fedora, SD $50,215

Fort Thompson, SD $49,521

Fulton, SD $50,221

Gann Valley, SD $50,006

Geddes, SD $50,099

Harrison, SD $50,137

Highmore, SD $49,172

Stephan, SD $49,390

Hitchcock, SD $50,296

Howard, SD $50,240

Huron, SD $50,468

Iroquois, SD $50,348

Kaylor, SD $50,259

Kimball, SD $50,107

Lake Andes, SD $50,180

Lane, SD $50,371

Letcher, SD $50,235

Marty, SD $50,341

Miller, SD $50,154

Mount Vernon, SD $50,203

New Holland, SD $50,277

Oacoma, SD $50,064

Parkston, SD $50,225

Pickstown, SD $50,257

Plankinton, SD $50,195

Platte, SD $50,109

Pukwana, SD $50,074

Ree Heights, SD $49,824

Saint Lawrence, SD $50,156

Spencer, SD $50,108

Stickney, SD $50,162

Tripp, SD $50,176

Virgil, SD $50,224

Wagner, SD $50,186

Wessington, SD $50,186

Wessington Springs, SD $50,178

White Lake, SD $50,129

Wolsey, SD $50,285

Woonsocket, SD $50,262

Yale, SD $50,377

Aberdeen, SD $50,382

Akaska, SD $49,932

Amherst, SD $50,305

Andover, SD $50,232

Ashton, SD $50,223

Barnard, SD $50,292

Bath, SD $50,276

Bowdle, SD $50,026

Brentford, SD $50,314

Britton, SD $50,446

Claremont, SD $50,262

Columbia, SD $50,202

Conde, SD $50,256

Cresbard, SD $50,131

Doland, SD $50,363

Eureka, SD $50,203

Faulkton, SD $50,127

Ferney, SD $50,439

Frankfort, SD $50,360

Frederick, SD $50,305

Gettysburg, SD $49,657

Groton, SD $50,282

Hecla, SD $50,377

Hosmer, SD $50,123

Houghton, SD $50,164

Hoven, SD $49,986

Ipswich, SD $50,175

Java, SD $49,955

Langford, SD $50,237

Lebanon, SD $49,740

Watertown, SD $50,468

Arlington, SD $50,334

Astoria, SD $50,414

Badger, SD $50,422

Big Stone City, SD $50,495

Bradley, SD $50,317

Brandt, SD $50,380

Bristol, SD $50,276

Bruce, SD $50,325

Bryant, SD $50,397

Castlewood, SD $50,366

Claire City, SD $50,442

Clark, SD $50,403

Clear Lake, SD $50,384

Corona, SD $50,444

De Smet, SD $50,377

Eden, SD $50,288

Erwin, SD $50,346

Estelline, SD $50,358

Florence, SD $50,342

Garden City, SD $50,350

Gary, SD $50,416

Goodwin, SD $50,320

Grenville, SD $50,275

Hayti, SD $50,385

Hazel, SD $50,362

Henry, SD $50,363

Kranzburg, SD $50,551

Labolt, SD $50,325

Lake City, SD $50,372

Lake Norden, SD $50,409

Lake Preston, SD $50,361

Marvin, SD $50,271

Milbank, SD $50,487

New Effington, SD $50,550

Ortley, SD $50,282

Peever, SD $50,350

Raymond, SD $50,375

Revillo, SD $50,356

Rosholt, SD $50,538

Roslyn, SD $50,265

Sisseton, SD $50,380

South Shore, SD $50,287

Stockholm, SD $50,287

Strandburg, SD $50,282

Summit, SD $50,285

Toronto, SD $50,360

Twin Brooks, SD $50,268

Veblen, SD $50,468

Accounting Administrator Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting Administrator Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Accounting Administrator Assistant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting Administrator Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting Administrator Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$61,871	$30.0	25%
Internet	$59,396	$29.0	20%
Software & Networking	$59,396	$29.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$56,921	$27.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,446	$26.0	10%

Accounting Administrator Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Administrator Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$44,679

Average $49,496/year

$55,325

$3,723

Average $4,125/month

$4,610

$859

Average $952/week

$1,064

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,325	$4,610	$1,064	$27
Average	$49,496	$4,125	$952	$24
25th Percentile	$44,679	$3,723	$859	$21

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