What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable Office 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 Accounts Payable Office Assistant?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable Office Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Payable Office Assistant's salary?

An Accounts Payable Office Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,177 for beginners, reaching about $53,522 at mid-level, and approach $85,998 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable Office Assistant?

Accounts Payable Office Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable Office Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,868, California $49,679, Massachusetts $49,017. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable Office Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable Office Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Payable Assistant Manager: $72,016; Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable: $52,534; Accounts Payable/Assistant Accountant: $51,508; Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable: $50,677; Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable Purchase Card: $50,350.

Accounts Payable Office Assistant Salary in Maine

How much does an Accounts Payable Office Assistant make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Office Assistant in Maine is $43,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Accounts Payable Office Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,667
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,844 to $47,448
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,050

10% $38,050

50% (Median) $43,914

90% $50,667

Accounts Payable Office Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,448	$3,954	$912	$23
Average	$43,914	$3,659	$844	$21
25th Percentile	$40,844	$3,404	$785	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Office Assistant Salaries

An Accounts Payable Office 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 Accounts Payable Office Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Office 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): $43,177
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,281
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,522
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,303
Expert (over 8 years): $85,998

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Office Assistant	less than 1 year	$43,177
Accounts Payable Clerk II	1-2 years	$48,281
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$53,522
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$70,303
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$85,998

How Do Accounts Payable Office 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 Accounts Payable Office Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,868.
California: $49,679.
Massachusetts: $49,017.

District of Columbia $49,868 California $49,679 Massachusetts $49,017 Washington $48,836 New Jersey $48,818 Alaska $48,755 Connecticut $48,134 New York $47,882

Hawaii $47,075 Rhode Island $46,697 Maryland $46,440 Minnesota $46,089 Colorado $45,954 Illinois $45,909 Oregon $45,738 Delaware $45,612

New Hampshire $45,532 Virginia $45,355 Pennsylvania $44,837 Nevada $44,576 North Dakota $44,490 Michigan $44,355 Wisconsin $44,305 Vermont $44,206

Texas $43,932 Maine $43,914 Arizona $43,887 Ohio $43,855 Georgia $43,441 Indiana $43,234 Wyoming $43,193 Utah $43,130

Iowa $43,103 Kansas $42,887 Louisiana $42,824 North Carolina $42,801 Missouri $42,792 Florida $42,616 Montana $42,522 Nebraska $42,432

Kentucky $42,382 South Carolina $42,202 Tennessee $42,090 Idaho $42,044 New Mexico $41,716 Oklahoma $41,644 Alabama $41,378 South Dakota $40,932

Arkansas $40,689 West Virginia $40,558 Mississippi $40,166

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Office 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:

Freedom: $43,218
Harmony: $43,199
Hartland: $43,256

Freedom, ME $43,218

Harmony, ME $43,199

Hartland, ME $43,256

Hinckley, ME $43,297

Jackman, ME $43,087

Kingfield, ME $43,333

Liberty, ME $43,297

Madison, ME $43,390

Monroe, ME $43,156

Morrill, ME $43,230

Newport, ME $43,161

New Portland, ME $43,400

New Sharon, ME $43,347

New Vineyard, ME $43,374

Norridgewock, ME $43,374

North Anson, ME $43,400

North Vassalboro, ME $43,478

Oakland, ME $43,389

Oquossoc, ME $43,244

Palmyra, ME $43,189

Phillips, ME $43,261

Pittsfield, ME $43,259

Plymouth, ME $43,167

Rangeley, ME $43,272

Portland, ME $45,337

Falmouth, ME $45,234

South Portland, ME $45,337

Cape Elizabeth, ME $45,247

Peaks Island, ME $45,290

Cumberland Foreside, ME $45,190

Auburn, ME $44,378

Andover, ME $43,260

Bethel, ME $43,333

Bryant Pond, ME $43,494

Buckfield, ME $43,688

Canton, ME $43,414

Durham, ME $44,658

Danville, ME $44,511

Dixfield, ME $43,324

Dryden, ME $43,374

East Andover, ME $43,273

East Dixfield, ME $43,394

East Livermore, ME $43,651

East Poland, ME $44,430

Stoneham, ME $43,514

East Wilton, ME $43,475

Greene, ME $44,037

Hanover, ME $43,296

Hebron, ME $43,997

Jay, ME $43,403

Lewiston, ME $44,354

Lisbon, ME $44,494

Lisbon Falls, ME $44,426

Livermore, ME $43,579

Livermore Falls, ME $43,551

Greenwood, ME $43,551

Mechanic Falls, ME $44,298

Mexico, ME $43,366

Minot, ME $44,133

Monmouth, ME $43,897

New Gloucester, ME $44,688

Newry, ME $43,215

North Jay, ME $43,382

Leeds, ME $43,791

North Monmouth, ME $43,833

North Turner, ME $43,760

North Waterford, ME $43,715

Norway, ME $43,856

Oxford, ME $44,091

Paris, ME $43,942

Poland, ME $44,437

Roxbury, ME $43,230

Rumford, ME $43,341

Sabattus, ME $44,160

South Paris, ME $43,882

Turner, ME $43,883

Wayne, ME $43,684

Weld, ME $43,262

West Bethel, ME $43,298

Bowdoin, ME $44,154

West Minot, ME $44,069

West Paris, ME $43,707

Peru, ME $43,431

West Poland, ME $44,404

Sumner, ME $43,568

Wilton, ME $43,376

Augusta, ME $43,497

Coopers Mills, ME $43,556

Dresden, ME $43,914

East Winthrop, ME $43,632

Farmingdale, ME $43,752

Gardiner, ME $43,832

Randolph, ME $43,752

Hallowell, ME $43,697

Jefferson, ME $43,406

Kents Hill, ME $43,496

Litchfield, ME $43,961

Manchester, ME $43,581

Mount Vernon, ME $43,391

Whitefield, ME $43,581

Palermo, ME $43,334

Sebasco Estates, ME $44,615

Readfield, ME $43,569

Saint Albans, ME $43,222

South Bristol, ME $43,946

Squirrel Island, ME $44,092

Trevett, ME $44,123

Waldoboro, ME $43,398

Walpole, ME $43,876

Washington, ME $43,289

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $44,170

Southport, ME $44,269

Wiscasset, ME $44,045

Woolwich, ME $44,150

Ellsworth, ME $43,113

Addison, ME $43,061

Gouldsboro, ME $43,099

Bar Harbor, ME $43,180

Beals, ME $43,109

Bernard, ME $43,195

Birch Harbor, ME $43,140

Blue Hill, ME $43,159

Brooklin, ME $43,160

Brooksville, ME $43,159

Calais, ME $43,045

Cherryfield, ME $42,996

Columbia Falls, ME $42,993

Corea, ME $43,101

Cranberry Isles, ME $43,111

Cutler, ME $42,997

Deer Isle, ME $43,200

Dennysville, ME $42,956

East Blue Hill, ME $43,161

East Machias, ME $42,997

Eastport, ME $43,124

Franklin, ME $43,104

Frenchboro, ME $43,087

Grand Lake Stream, ME $42,930

Hancock, ME $43,168

Harborside, ME $43,152

Harrington, ME $43,089

Hulls Cove, ME $43,181

Isle Au Haut, ME $43,087

Islesford, ME $43,176

Jonesboro, ME $43,032

Jonesport, ME $43,071

Little Deer Isle, ME $43,194

Lubec, ME $43,018

Bass Harbor, ME $43,196

Machias, ME $43,040

Machiasport, ME $43,061

Meddybemps, ME $42,929

Milbridge, ME $43,107

Mount Desert, ME $43,148

Northeast Harbor, ME $43,176

Sullivan, ME $43,110

Pembroke, ME $42,996

Perry, ME $43,035

Princeton, ME $42,927

Prospect Harbor, ME $43,145

Robbinston, ME $42,987

Salsbury Cove, ME $43,186

Sargentville, ME $43,172

Seal Cove, ME $43,150

Seal Harbor, ME $43,164

Sedgwick, ME $43,167

Sorrento, ME $43,150

Southwest Harbor, ME $43,188

Steuben, ME $43,083

Stonington, ME $43,204

Sunset, ME $43,055

Surry, ME $43,159

Swans Island, ME $43,120

Wesley, ME $42,874

Whiting, ME $42,984

Winter Harbor, ME $43,107

Baileyville, ME $42,971

Houlton, ME $42,882

Ashland, ME $42,820

Benedicta, ME $42,725

Blaine, ME $42,871

Bridgewater, ME $42,770

Caribou, ME $42,959

Clayton Lake, ME $42,881

Crouseville, ME $42,909

Eagle Lake, ME $42,868

Easton, ME $42,916

Estcourt Station, ME $42,899

Fort Fairfield, ME $42,938

Fort Kent, ME $42,957

Fort Kent Mills, ME $42,920

Frenchville, ME $42,969

Grand Isle, ME $42,910

Island Falls, ME $42,730

Limestone, ME $42,925

Madawaska, ME $43,040

Mapleton, ME $42,858

Richmond, ME $43,986

South China, ME $43,378

South Gardiner, ME $43,885

Vienna, ME $43,312

Windsor, ME $43,354

Winthrop, ME $43,755

Bangor, ME $43,143

Abbot, ME $43,151

Aurora, ME $42,916

Bradford, ME $43,124

Bradley, ME $43,125

Brewer, ME $43,141

Brookton, ME $42,771

Brownville, ME $43,000

Brownville Junction, ME $43,265

Bucksport, ME $43,138

Burlington, ME $42,984

Greenbush, ME $43,083

Carmel, ME $43,145

Castine, ME $43,234

Charleston, ME $43,132

Danforth, ME $42,843

Dover Foxcroft, ME $43,156

Corinth, ME $43,139

Eddington, ME $43,129

Holden, ME $43,133

East Millinocket, ME $42,953

East Orland, ME $43,134

Etna, ME $43,154

Exeter, ME $43,147

Frankfort, ME $43,146

Greenville, ME $42,897

Greenville Junction, ME $43,038

Guilford, ME $43,139

Hampden, ME $43,144

Howland, ME $43,041

Hudson, ME $43,136

Kenduskeag, ME $43,141

Kingman, ME $42,798

Lagrange, ME $43,092

Lambert Lake, ME $42,848

Lee, ME $42,974

Levant, ME $43,143

Lincoln, ME $42,971

Mattawamkeag, ME $42,831

Medway, ME $42,842

Milford, ME $43,118

Millinocket, ME $42,778

Milo, ME $43,081

Monson, ME $43,147

Olamon, ME $43,095

Old Town, ME $43,125

Orono, ME $43,137

Orient, ME $42,801

Orland, ME $43,134

Orrington, ME $43,139

Passadumkeag, ME $43,070

Penobscot, ME $43,135

Rockwood, ME $42,963

Sangerville, ME $43,177

Sebec, ME $43,108

Shirley Mills, ME $43,120

Springfield, ME $42,861

Stetson, ME $43,150

Stillwater, ME $43,138

Topsfield, ME $42,808

Vanceboro, ME $42,845

Waite, ME $42,867

West Enfield, ME $43,060

Winn, ME $42,889

Winterport, ME $43,144

Wytopitlock, ME $42,737

Bath, ME $44,455

Alna, ME $43,747

Boothbay, ME $44,045

Boothbay Harbor, ME $44,144

Bristol, ME $43,778

Chamberlain, ME $43,853

Damariscotta, ME $43,751

East Boothbay, ME $44,077

Friendship, ME $43,497

Georgetown, ME $44,399

Isle Of Springs, ME $44,046

Bremen, ME $43,657

Newcastle, ME $43,769

New Harbor, ME $43,923

Nobleboro, ME $43,595

Edgecomb, ME $43,918

Pemaquid, ME $43,880

Phippsburg, ME $44,578

Cushing, ME $43,355

Round Pond, ME $43,770

Sandy Point, ME $43,143

Searsmont, ME $43,245

Searsport, ME $43,150

Shawmut, ME $43,430

Skowhegan, ME $43,335

Smithfield, ME $43,358

Solon, ME $43,335

Stockton Springs, ME $43,143

Stratton, ME $43,299

Strong, ME $43,337

Temple, ME $43,320

West Forks, ME $43,070

Thorndike, ME $43,187

Troy, ME $43,175

Unity, ME $43,229

Vassalboro, ME $43,361

West Farmington, ME $43,488

Berwick, ME $46,090

Cape Neddick, ME $46,441

Eliot, ME $47,056

Kittery, ME $47,193

Kittery Point, ME $46,838

North Berwick, ME $45,735

Ogunquit, ME $46,150

South Berwick, ME $46,554

York, ME $46,820

York Beach, ME $46,596

York Harbor, ME $46,832

Acton, ME $44,429

Alfred, ME $45,059

Bailey Island, ME $44,875

Bar Mills, ME $44,987

Biddeford, ME $45,002

Biddeford Pool, ME $45,002

Bowdoinham, ME $44,123

Bridgton, ME $44,047

Brownfield, ME $44,009

Brunswick, ME $44,644

Bustins Island, ME $44,959

Cape Porpoise, ME $45,204

Casco, ME $44,571

Center Lovell, ME $43,722

Chebeague Island, ME $45,058

Cliff Island, ME $45,156

Cornish, ME $44,516

Cumberland Center, ME $45,104

Denmark, ME $44,002

East Baldwin, ME $44,629

Lebanon, ME $45,372

East Parsonsfield, ME $44,281

Sebago, ME $44,515

East Waterboro, ME $44,854

Freeport, ME $44,877

Fryeburg, ME $43,781

Gorham, ME $45,065

Gray, ME $44,791

Harrison, ME $43,806

Hiram, ME $44,378

Hollis Center, ME $44,910

Kennebunk, ME $45,237

Kennebunkport, ME $45,066

Parsonsfield, ME $44,280

Limerick, ME $44,690

Limington, ME $44,678

Long Island, ME $45,232

Lovell, ME $43,660

Moody, ME $45,793

Naples, ME $44,386

Newfield, ME $44,617

North Bridgton, ME $44,070

North Waterboro, ME $44,776

Windham, ME $45,020

Ocean Park, ME $45,037

Old Orchard Beach, ME $45,067

Orrs Island, ME $44,836

Porter, ME $44,131

Pownal, ME $44,807

Scarborough, ME $45,219

Raymond, ME $44,712

Saco, ME $45,040

Sanford, ME $45,269

Sebago Lake, ME $44,678

Shapleigh, ME $44,849

South Casco, ME $44,738

South Freeport, ME $44,854

Harpswell, ME $44,828

South Windham, ME $45,104

Springvale, ME $45,005

Standish, ME $44,865

Steep Falls, ME $44,768

Topsham, ME $44,491

Waterboro, ME $44,938

Waterford, ME $43,758

Wells, ME $45,704

West Baldwin, ME $44,550

Westbrook, ME $45,231

Buxton, ME $44,990

West Kennebunk, ME $45,214

West Newfield, ME $44,398

Yarmouth, ME $45,063

North Yarmouth, ME $44,968

Mars Hill, ME $42,913

Monticello, ME $42,827

New Limerick, ME $42,855

New Sweden, ME $42,912

Oakfield, ME $42,810

Oxbow, ME $42,636

Patten, ME $42,663

Perham, ME $42,883

Portage, ME $42,860

Presque Isle, ME $42,970

Saint Agatha, ME $42,948

Saint David, ME $42,939

Saint Francis, ME $42,882

Sheridan, ME $42,831

Sherman, ME $42,767

Stacyville, ME $42,714

Sinclair, ME $42,868

Smyrna Mills, ME $42,740

Wallagrass, ME $42,916

Stockholm, ME $42,875

Van Buren, ME $42,928

Washburn, ME $42,911

Westfield, ME $42,852

Rockland, ME $43,331

Camden, ME $43,327

Glen Cove, ME $43,313

Hope, ME $43,311

Islesboro, ME $43,200

Lincolnville, ME $43,235

Lincolnville Center, ME $43,237

Matinicus, ME $43,164

Monhegan, ME $43,624

North Haven, ME $43,193

Owls Head, ME $43,252

Port Clyde, ME $43,494

Rockport, ME $43,317

South Thomaston, ME $43,253

Spruce Head, ME $43,278

Tenants Harbor, ME $43,404

Thomaston, ME $43,284

Union, ME $43,309

Vinalhaven, ME $43,193

Warren, ME $43,263

West Rockport, ME $43,322

Waterville, ME $43,417

Albion, ME $43,348

Anson, ME $43,378

Athens, ME $43,257

Belfast, ME $43,236

Belgrade, ME $43,335

Belgrade Lakes, ME $43,290

Bingham, ME $43,253

Brooks, ME $43,165

Burnham, ME $43,207

Cambridge, ME $43,198

Canaan, ME $43,270

Caratunk, ME $43,171

China Village, ME $43,467

Clinton, ME $43,284

Corinna, ME $43,165

Detroit, ME $43,179

Dexter, ME $43,222

Dixmont, ME $43,159

East Newport, ME $43,163

East Vassalboro, ME $43,387

Eustis, ME $43,125

Fairfield, ME $43,357

Farmington, ME $43,393

Garland, ME $43,142

Farmington Falls, ME $43,463

Accounts Payable Office Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable Office Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable Office Assistant positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable Office Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable Office Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$61,479	$30.0	40%
Software & Networking	$48,305	$23.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$47,427	$23.0	8%
Aerospace & Defense	$46,988	$23.0	7%
Biotechnology	$46,109	$22.0	5%

Accounts Payable Office Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Office 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.

$40,844

Average $43,914/year

$47,448

$3,404

Average $3,659/month

$3,954

$785

Average $844/week

$912

$20

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,448	$3,954	$912	$23
Average	$43,914	$3,659	$844	$21
25th Percentile	$40,844	$3,404	$785	$20

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