What are the main factors that influence an Adinistrative 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 Adinistrative Assistant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Adinistrative Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adinistrative Assistant's salary?

An Adinistrative Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,070 for beginners, reaching about $41,209 at mid-level, and approach $44,399 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adinistrative Assistant?

Adinistrative Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adinistrative Assistant roles are District of Columbia $47,608, California $47,428, Massachusetts $46,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adinistrative Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Adinistrative Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Physician Assistant - Cardiology: $121,531; Physician Assistant - Clinic: $121,531; Pathology Assistant: $79,192; Telemedicine Assistant: $76,620; Assistant: $57,378.

Adinistrative Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Adinistrative Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adinistrative Assistant in Virginia is $43,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,412
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,550 to $51,210
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,226

10% $34,226

50% (Median) $43,300

90% $58,412

Adinistrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,210	$4,268	$985	$25
Average	$43,300	$3,608	$833	$21
25th Percentile	$38,550	$3,213	$741	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Adinistrative Assistant Salaries

An Adinistrative 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 Adinistrative Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adinistrative 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): $40,070
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,260
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,209
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,520
Expert (over 8 years): $44,399

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adinistrative Assistant	less than 1 year	$40,070
Early Career Level Adinistrative Assistant	1-2 years	$40,260
Mid-Level Level Adinistrative Assistant	2-4 years	$41,209
Senior-Level Level Adinistrative Assistant	5-8 years	$43,520
Expert Level Adinistrative Assistant	over 8 years	$44,399

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

District of Columbia: $47,608.
California: $47,428.
Massachusetts: $46,796.

District of Columbia $47,608 California $47,428 Massachusetts $46,796 Washington $46,624 New Jersey $46,607 Alaska $46,546 Connecticut $45,953 New York $45,712

Hawaii $44,943 Rhode Island $44,581 Maryland $44,336 Minnesota $44,001 Colorado $43,872 Illinois $43,829 Oregon $43,665 Delaware $43,545

New Hampshire $43,469 Virginia $43,300 Pennsylvania $42,806 Nevada $42,556 North Dakota $42,474 Michigan $42,345 Wisconsin $42,298 Vermont $42,204

Texas $41,941 Maine $41,924 Arizona $41,898 Ohio $41,868 Georgia $41,473 Indiana $41,275 Wyoming $41,236 Utah $41,176

Iowa $41,150 Kansas $40,944 Louisiana $40,883 North Carolina $40,862 Missouri $40,853 Florida $40,686 Montana $40,595 Nebraska $40,509

Kentucky $40,462 South Carolina $40,290 Tennessee $40,183 Idaho $40,140 New Mexico $39,826 Oklahoma $39,757 Alabama $39,503 South Dakota $39,077

Arkansas $38,845 West Virginia $38,721 Mississippi $38,347

Top Paying Cities for Adinistrative 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:

Ivanhoe: $39,821
Lambsburg: $39,906
Laurel Fork: $39,951

Ivanhoe, VA $39,821

Lambsburg, VA $39,906

Laurel Fork, VA $39,951

Marion, VA $39,614

Max Meadows, VA $39,885

Meadowview, VA $39,257

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $39,575

Rocky Gap, VA $39,597

Ruther Glen, VA $41,769

Sealston, VA $42,850

Sharps, VA $41,586

Spotsylvania, VA $42,160

Sparta, VA $41,939

Stafford, VA $44,087

Stratford, VA $42,399

Tappahannock, VA $41,843

Thornburg, VA $42,298

Unionville, VA $41,612

Village, VA $41,790

Warsaw, VA $41,939

Weems, VA $41,116

Sandy Point, VA $41,993

White Stone, VA $41,001

Wicomico Church, VA $41,300

Woodford, VA $42,126

Zacata, VA $42,268

Winchester, VA $42,069

Bentonville, VA $41,709

Berryville, VA $42,676

Boyce, VA $42,754

Brucetown, VA $42,097

Chester Gap, VA $42,505

Clear Brook, VA $41,886

Cross Junction, VA $40,527

Fishers Hill, VA $41,110

Flint Hill, VA $42,274

Front Royal, VA $42,299

Gore, VA $40,754

Hume, VA $42,846

Huntly, VA $42,345

Strasburg, VA $40,949

Linden, VA $42,950

Markham, VA $42,941

Maurertown, VA $40,392

Middletown, VA $41,749

Millwood, VA $42,678

Rileyville, VA $41,242

Earlysville, VA $40,637

Esmont, VA $40,261

Faber, VA $40,083

Fishersville, VA $40,456

Free Union, VA $40,570

Gordonsville, VA $40,995

Greenwood, VA $40,407

Ivy, VA $40,654

Keene, VA $40,424

Keswick, VA $40,735

Locust Dale, VA $41,179

Lovingston, VA $39,653

Lyndhurst, VA $39,952

Montpelier Station, VA $41,005

Nellysford, VA $39,998

North Garden, VA $40,384

Orange, VA $41,406

Palmyra, VA $40,752

Piney River, VA $39,468

Quinque, VA $40,741

Roseland, VA $39,620

Ruckersville, VA $40,724

Schuyler, VA $40,120

Shipman, VA $39,647

Somerset, VA $41,007

Stanardsville, VA $40,605

Troy, VA $40,797

Tyro, VA $39,728

Waynesboro, VA $40,518

White Hall, VA $40,590

Woodberry Forest, VA $41,166

Achilles, VA $40,540

Amelia Court House, VA $41,292

Ark, VA $40,798

Arvonia, VA $40,436

Ashland, VA $41,694

Aylett, VA $41,714

Barhamsville, VA $41,113

Beaumont, VA $41,283

Beaverdam, VA $41,691

Bena, VA $40,528

Bohannon, VA $40,694

Bremo Bluff, VA $40,699

Bruington, VA $41,631

Bumpass, VA $41,628

Cardinal, VA $40,712

Cartersville, VA $41,035

Charles City, VA $41,371

Christchurch, VA $41,033

Church View, VA $41,128

Cobbs Creek, VA $40,825

Columbia, VA $40,929

Crozier, VA $41,558

Cumberland, VA $40,701

Deltaville, VA $40,859

Diggs, VA $40,710

Redwood, VA $39,619

Rich Creek, VA $39,754

Ridgeway, VA $40,031

Riner, VA $39,750

Ripplemead, VA $39,647

Rocky Mount, VA $39,655

Salem, VA $39,461

Sandy Level, VA $39,740

Shawsville, VA $39,583

Spencer, VA $40,022

Staffordsville, VA $39,822

Stanleytown, VA $40,097

Stuart, VA $40,011

Thaxton, VA $39,536

Troutville, VA $39,521

Union Hall, VA $39,662

Vesta, VA $39,960

Villamont, VA $39,516

Vinton, VA $39,442

Wirtz, VA $39,540

Woolwine, VA $39,932

Bristol, VA $38,469

Abingdon, VA $39,040

Andover, VA $38,924

Appalachia, VA $38,924

Bee, VA $39,404

Ben Hur, VA $39,085

Big Stone Gap, VA $38,577

Birchleaf, VA $39,443

Blackwater, VA $38,625

Castlewood, VA $38,737

Cleveland, VA $39,208

Clinchco, VA $39,409

Clintwood, VA $39,364

Coeburn, VA $38,988

Damascus, VA $39,346

Dante, VA $39,210

Davenport, VA $39,481

Dryden, VA $38,703

Duffield, VA $38,375

Dungannon, VA $38,515

East Stone Gap, VA $38,658

Ewing, VA $39,579

Fort Blackmore, VA $38,269

Gate City, VA $38,007

Haysi, VA $39,634

Hiltons, VA $38,097

Honaker, VA $39,427

Jonesville, VA $39,180

Keokee, VA $38,817

Lebanon, VA $39,056

Mc Clure, VA $39,218

Mendota, VA $38,481

Nickelsville, VA $38,320

Nora, VA $39,114

Norton, VA $38,965

Pennington Gap, VA $38,808

Pound, VA $39,127

Rosedale, VA $39,383

Rose Hill, VA $39,510

Saint Charles, VA $39,036

Saint Paul, VA $38,985

Weber City, VA $37,891

Whitetop, VA $39,500

Wise, VA $39,070

Pulaski, VA $39,924

Atkins, VA $39,587

Austinville, VA $39,907

Barren Springs, VA $39,940

Bastian, VA $39,592

Bland, VA $39,685

Broadford, VA $39,551

Cana, VA $39,968

Ceres, VA $39,554

Chilhowie, VA $39,541

Cripple Creek, VA $39,720

Crockett, VA $39,710

Draper, VA $39,891

Dugspur, VA $39,920

Elk Creek, VA $39,692

Emory, VA $39,429

Fancy Gap, VA $39,933

Fries, VA $39,825

Galax, VA $39,890

Glade Spring, VA $39,351

Rural Retreat, VA $39,660

Saltville, VA $39,558

Speedwell, VA $39,686

Sugar Grove, VA $39,596

Tannersville, VA $39,527

Troutdale, VA $39,568

Willis, VA $39,899

Woodlawn, VA $39,915

Wytheville, VA $39,802

Staunton, VA $40,469

Augusta Springs, VA $40,297

Bacova, VA $40,108

Blue Grass, VA $40,124

Brownsburg, VA $39,885

Buena Vista, VA $39,558

Churchville, VA $40,581

Clifton Forge, VA $39,973

Covington, VA $39,756

Craigsville, VA $40,302

Crimora, VA $40,623

Deerfield, VA $40,333

Doe Hill, VA $40,299

Fairfield, VA $39,826

Fort Defiance, VA $40,653

Glen Wilton, VA $39,821

Goshen, VA $40,128

Greenville, VA $40,103

Grottoes, VA $40,660

Head Waters, VA $40,366

Hot Springs, VA $39,996

Iron Gate, VA $40,041

Lexington, VA $39,896

Low Moor, VA $39,948

Mc Dowell, VA $40,315

Middlebrook, VA $40,113

Millboro, VA $40,145

Mint Spring, VA $40,315

Montebello, VA $39,748

Monterey, VA $40,199

Mount Sidney, VA $40,671

Mustoe, VA $40,266

New Hope, VA $40,647

Port Republic, VA $40,638

Raphine, VA $39,933

Rockbridge Baths, VA $39,972

Selma, VA $39,987

Steeles Tavern, VA $40,015

Stuarts Draft, VA $40,165

Swoope, VA $40,397

Verona, VA $40,671

Vesuvius, VA $39,658

Warm Springs, VA $40,121

West Augusta, VA $40,421

Weyers Cave, VA $40,680

Williamsville, VA $40,337

Lynchburg, VA $38,966

Altavista, VA $39,335

Alton, VA $40,195

Amherst, VA $39,231

Appomattox, VA $39,301

Bedford, VA $39,541

Big Island, VA $39,324

Blairs, VA $40,186

Brookneal, VA $39,491

Buffalo Junction, VA $40,322

Callands, VA $39,991

Chatham, VA $40,024

Clifford, VA $39,290

Clover, VA $40,097

Cluster Springs, VA $40,320

Coleman Falls, VA $39,127

Concord, VA $39,019

Crystal Hill, VA $40,035

Danville, VA $40,217

Hillsville, VA $39,968

Carson, VA $41,507

Hiwassee, VA $39,836

Independence, VA $39,698

Annandale, VA $47,234

Burke, VA $46,792

Dumfries, VA $45,422

Dunn Loring, VA $47,295

Fairfax, VA $46,589

Fairfax Station, VA $46,462

Falls Church, VA $47,336

Fort Belvoir, VA $46,764

Great Falls, VA $46,590

Greenway, VA $47,335

Lorton, VA $46,500

Merrifield, VA $47,186

Mc Lean, VA $47,331

West Mclean, VA $47,335

Mount Vernon, VA $46,939

Newington, VA $46,832

Dry Fork, VA $40,108

Brooke, VA $43,767

Evington, VA $39,182

Forest, VA $39,105

Gladstone, VA $39,335

Gladys, VA $39,336

Glasgow, VA $39,587

Goode, VA $39,235

Gretna, VA $39,739

Halifax, VA $40,183

Howardsville, VA $40,119

Hurt, VA $39,517

Java, VA $39,978

Ararat, VA $39,958

Axton, VA $40,081

Bassett, VA $40,052

Belspring, VA $39,844

Bent Mountain, VA $39,506

Blacksburg, VA $39,656

Blue Ridge, VA $39,493

Boones Mill, VA $39,478

Buchanan, VA $39,626

Callaway, VA $39,581

Christiansburg, VA $39,660

Cascade, VA $40,046

Catawba, VA $39,559

Check, VA $39,643

Claudville, VA $39,934

Cloverdale, VA $39,419

Collinsville, VA $40,185

Copper Hill, VA $39,590

Critz, VA $39,998

Daleville, VA $39,460

Dublin, VA $39,865

Eagle Rock, VA $39,741

Eggleston, VA $39,785

Elliston, VA $39,550

Ferrum, VA $39,803

Fieldale, VA $40,128

Fincastle, VA $39,583

Floyd, VA $39,806

Glade Hill, VA $39,629

Glen Lyn, VA $39,658

Goodview, VA $39,489

Hardy, VA $39,472

Henry, VA $39,863

Huddleston, VA $39,619

Keeling, VA $40,146

Chester, VA $41,703

Chesterfield, VA $41,678

Church Road, VA $41,540

Colonial Heights, VA $41,720

Courtland, VA $40,717

Dendron, VA $40,839

Dewitt, VA $41,407

Dinwiddie, VA $41,520

Disputanta, VA $41,554

Dolphin, VA $40,952

Drewryville, VA $40,628

Ebony, VA $40,348

Elberon, VA $40,671

Emporia, VA $40,720

Ford, VA $41,444

Franklin, VA $40,592

Freeman, VA $40,943

Gasburg, VA $40,435

Hopewell, VA $41,634

Ivor, VA $40,657

Jarratt, VA $41,071

Lawrenceville, VA $40,800

Mc Kenney, VA $41,299

Meredithville, VA $40,742

Newsoms, VA $40,458

Prince George, VA $41,673

Rawlings, VA $41,140

Sedley, VA $40,772

Skippers, VA $40,557

Spring Grove, VA $41,060

Stony Creek, VA $41,297

Surry, VA $40,571

Sussex, VA $41,204

Sutherland, VA $41,638

Valentines, VA $40,472

Wakefield, VA $40,824

Warfield, VA $41,173

Waverly, VA $41,145

White Plains, VA $40,450

Wilsons, VA $41,321

Yale, VA $41,037

Zuni, VA $40,641

Claremont, VA $41,115

Farmville, VA $40,344

Baskerville, VA $40,278

Indian Valley, VA $39,864

Mc Coy, VA $39,778

Martinsville, VA $40,119

Meadows Of Dan, VA $39,971

Moneta, VA $39,554

Montvale, VA $39,553

Narrows, VA $39,778

Newbern, VA $39,813

New Castle, VA $39,585

Newport, VA $39,675

New River, VA $39,922

Oriskany, VA $39,662

Paint Bank, VA $39,599

Parrott, VA $39,796

Patrick Springs, VA $40,044

Pearisburg, VA $39,818

Pembroke, VA $39,817

Penhook, VA $39,760

Pilot, VA $39,674

Pittsville, VA $39,741

Radford, VA $39,878

Long Island, VA $39,485

Lowry, VA $39,309

Lynch Station, VA $39,489

Madison Heights, VA $38,967

Monroe, VA $39,161

Naruna, VA $39,366

Nathalie, VA $39,842

Natural Bridge, VA $39,713

Natural Bridge Station, VA $39,541

Nelson, VA $40,382

Norwood, VA $39,486

Ringgold, VA $40,160

Rustburg, VA $39,056

Scottsburg, VA $40,238

Scottsville, VA $40,456

South Boston, VA $40,273

Spout Spring, VA $39,128

Sutherlin, VA $40,164

Sweet Briar, VA $39,082

Vernon Hill, VA $40,116

Virgilina, VA $40,286

Wingina, VA $39,720

Amonate, VA $39,632

Bandy, VA $39,545

Big Rock, VA $39,760

Bishop, VA $39,549

Bluefield, VA $39,671

Boissevain, VA $39,574

Breaks, VA $39,695

Burkes Garden, VA $39,589

Cedar Bluff, VA $39,647

Doran, VA $39,810

Falls Mills, VA $39,574

Grundy, VA $39,827

Horsepen, VA $39,564

Hurley, VA $39,622

Jewell Ridge, VA $39,647

Keen Mountain, VA $39,802

Mavisdale, VA $39,651

Maxie, VA $39,768

North Tazewell, VA $39,641

Oakwood, VA $39,824

Pilgrims Knob, VA $39,716

Pocahontas, VA $39,587

Pounding Mill, VA $39,703

Raven, VA $39,791

Red Ash, VA $39,828

Richlands, VA $39,805

Rowe, VA $39,666

Shortt Gap, VA $39,754

Swords Creek, VA $39,654

Tazewell, VA $39,579

Vansant, VA $39,655

Whitewood, VA $39,660

Wolford, VA $39,667

Boydton, VA $40,364

Bracey, VA $40,468

Brodnax, VA $40,624

Buckingham, VA $39,913

Burkeville, VA $40,530

Charlotte Court House, VA $39,950

Chase City, VA $40,156

Clarksville, VA $40,436

Crewe, VA $40,788

Cullen, VA $39,830

Dillwyn, VA $40,311

Drakes Branch, VA $40,152

Dundas, VA $40,749

Evergreen, VA $39,339

Fort Mitchell, VA $40,152

Green Bay, VA $40,306

Hampden Sydney, VA $40,405

Kenbridge, VA $40,531

Keysville, VA $40,148

La Crosse, VA $40,406

Lunenburg, VA $40,224

Meherrin, VA $40,229

Nottoway, VA $40,726

Pamplin, VA $39,697

Phenix, VA $39,518

Prospect, VA $39,947

Randolph, VA $40,014

Red House, VA $39,402

Red Oak, VA $40,208

Rice, VA $40,582

Saxe, VA $40,121

Skipwith, VA $40,236

South Hill, VA $40,391

Victoria, VA $40,366

Wylliesburg, VA $40,172

Roanoke, VA $39,391

Wachapreague, VA $40,902

Wardtown, VA $40,822

Wattsville, VA $40,940

Willis Wharf, VA $40,889

Windsor, VA $40,541

Withams, VA $40,908

Norfolk, VA $40,333

Newport News, VA $40,423

Fort Eustis, VA $40,439

Hampton, VA $40,448

Fort Monroe, VA $40,426

Poquoson, VA $40,435

Yorktown, VA $40,483

Lackey, VA $40,499

Seaford, VA $40,450

Portsmouth, VA $40,344

Fort Lee, VA $41,718

Petersburg, VA $41,718

Virginia State University, VA $41,718

Alberta, VA $40,893

Ammon, VA $41,441

Blackstone, VA $41,091

Boykins, VA $40,506

Branchville, VA $40,410

Capron, VA $40,705

Round Hill, VA $43,736

Catharpin, VA $45,375

Delaplane, VA $43,278

Ashburn, VA $45,563

Chantilly, VA $46,042

Gainesville, VA $45,005

Hamilton, VA $44,326

Lincoln, VA $44,282

Sterling, VA $46,117

Haymarket, VA $44,962

Herndon, VA $46,287

Leesburg, VA $44,847

Lovettsville, VA $43,853

Nokesville, VA $45,061

Upperville, VA $43,422

Warrenton, VA $43,579

Reston, VA $46,553

Waterford, VA $44,252

The Plains, VA $44,377

Doswell, VA $41,709

Dutton, VA $40,817

Fork Union, VA $40,824

Foster, VA $40,685

Glen Allen, VA $41,803

Gloucester, VA $40,773

Gloucester Point, VA $40,527

Goochland, VA $41,347

Grimstead, VA $40,788

Gum Spring, VA $41,347

Gwynn, VA $40,787

Hadensville, VA $41,282

Hallieford, VA $40,775

Hanover, VA $41,717

Hardyville, VA $40,896

Hartfield, VA $40,911

Hayes, VA $40,552

Henrico, VA $41,834

Hudgins, VA $40,756

Jamaica, VA $41,265

Jamestown, VA $40,645

Jetersville, VA $40,819

Kents Store, VA $40,915

King And Queen Court House, VA $41,327

King William, VA $41,541

Lanexa, VA $41,263

Lightfoot, VA $40,845

Little Plymouth, VA $41,275

Locust Hill, VA $41,033

Louisa, VA $41,340

Macon, VA $41,387

Maidens, VA $41,504

Manakin Sabot, VA $41,640

Mannboro, VA $41,369

Manquin, VA $41,663

Maryus, VA $40,532

Mascot, VA $41,154

Mathews, VA $40,709

Burgess, VA $41,415

Accomac, VA $40,869

Assawoman, VA $40,886

Atlantic, VA $40,941

Battery Park, VA $40,429

Belle Haven, VA $40,846

Birdsnest, VA $40,769

Bloxom, VA $40,932

Cape Charles, VA $40,713

Capeville, VA $40,721

Carrollton, VA $40,424

Carrsville, VA $40,609

Cheriton, VA $40,717

Chesapeake, VA $40,439

Chincoteague Island, VA $40,967

Wallops Island, VA $40,937

Craddockville, VA $40,852

Davis Wharf, VA $40,843

Eastville, VA $40,732

Exmore, VA $40,828

Franktown, VA $40,782

Greenbackville, VA $41,060

Greenbush, VA $40,942

Hacksneck, VA $40,829

Hallwood, VA $40,921

Harborton, VA $40,929

Horntown, VA $40,991

Oak Hall, VA $40,906

Isle Of Wight, VA $40,515

Jamesville, VA $40,806

Jenkins Bridge, VA $40,927

Keller, VA $40,878

Locustville, VA $40,877

Machipongo, VA $40,762

Mappsville, VA $40,912

Marionville, VA $40,762

Mears, VA $40,891

Melfa, VA $40,883

Modest Town, VA $40,989

Nassawadox, VA $40,804

Nelsonia, VA $40,992

New Church, VA $40,977

Onancock, VA $40,918

Onley, VA $40,873

Oyster, VA $40,726

Painter, VA $40,853

Parksley, VA $40,940

Pungoteague, VA $40,871

Quinby, VA $40,763

Rescue, VA $40,427

Sanford, VA $40,984

Saxis, VA $40,991

Seaview, VA $40,717

Smithfield, VA $40,471

Suffolk, VA $40,452

Tangier, VA $41,092

Tasley, VA $40,960

Temperanceville, VA $40,921

Townsend, VA $40,726

Virginia Beach, VA $40,978

Dulles, VA $46,566

Aldie, VA $45,096

Amissville, VA $42,902

Arcola, VA $45,548

Manassas, VA $45,623

Marshall, VA $43,531

Middleburg, VA $44,332

Catlett, VA $44,540

Centreville, VA $45,807

Clifton, VA $46,193

Orlean, VA $43,139

Paeonian Springs, VA $44,538

Paris, VA $43,139

Philomont, VA $44,200

Purcellville, VA $43,873

Bluemont, VA $43,286

Bristow, VA $45,269

Broad Run, VA $44,464

Calverton, VA $44,362

Casanova, VA $44,437

Rectortown, VA $43,478

Mechanicsville, VA $41,749

Midlothian, VA $41,686

Millers Tavern, VA $41,745

Mineral, VA $41,595

Moon, VA $40,727

Moseley, VA $41,547

New Canton, VA $40,647

New Kent, VA $41,521

New Point, VA $40,625

Newtown, VA $41,873

Norge, VA $40,905

North, VA $40,763

Oilville, VA $41,557

Onemo, VA $40,676

Ordinary, VA $40,587

Port Haywood, VA $40,619

Powhatan, VA $41,420

Providence Forge, VA $41,450

Quinton, VA $41,662

Rockville, VA $41,604

Ruthville, VA $41,364

Saint Stephens Church, VA $41,740

Saluda, VA $41,049

Sandston, VA $41,759

Sandy Hook, VA $41,338

Schley, VA $40,684

Severn, VA $40,554

Shacklefords, VA $41,071

State Farm, VA $41,524

Stevensville, VA $41,425

Studley, VA $41,746

Susan, VA $40,635

Toano, VA $41,033

Topping, VA $40,997

Trevilians, VA $41,314

Richmond, VA $41,845

Urbanna, VA $41,192

Wake, VA $40,935

Walkerton, VA $41,484

Ware Neck, VA $40,700

Water View, VA $41,183

West Point, VA $41,325

White Marsh, VA $40,632

Wicomico, VA $40,561

Williamsburg, VA $40,631

Woods Cross Roads, VA $40,778

Montpelier, VA $41,542

Oakton, VA $46,696

Occoquan, VA $46,352

Quantico, VA $44,812

Springfield, VA $47,112

Triangle, VA $45,136

Vienna, VA $47,111

Woodbridge, VA $46,018

Arlington, VA $47,349

Fort Myer, VA $47,350

Mattaponi, VA $41,171

Dhs, VA $47,349

Fort Valley, VA $40,935

Star Tannery, VA $40,535

Stephens City, VA $42,085

Stephenson, VA $42,113

Toms Brook, VA $40,912

White Post, VA $42,447

Woodstock, VA $40,574

Culpeper, VA $41,914

Aroda, VA $40,888

Banco, VA $41,026

Bealeton, VA $43,394

Boston, VA $41,803

Brandy Station, VA $42,649

Brightwood, VA $41,235

Castleton, VA $42,263

Elkwood, VA $42,593

Etlan, VA $41,140

Goldvein, VA $43,586

Graves Mill, VA $40,832

Haywood, VA $41,224

Hood, VA $40,575

Jeffersonton, VA $43,125

Leon, VA $41,409

Lignum, VA $42,347

Madison, VA $40,828

Midland, VA $43,826

Mitchells, VA $41,580

Oakpark, VA $41,087

Pratts, VA $40,824

Radiant, VA $40,975

Rapidan, VA $41,345

Remington, VA $43,049

Reva, VA $41,454

Richardsville, VA $42,701

Rixeyville, VA $42,590

Rochelle, VA $40,811

Somerville, VA $43,910

Sperryville, VA $41,414

Stevensburg, VA $42,432

Sumerduck, VA $43,060

Syria, VA $40,674

Viewtown, VA $42,618

Washington, VA $42,141

Wolftown, VA $40,578

Woodville, VA $41,823

Harrisonburg, VA $40,743

Basye, VA $40,418

Bergton, VA $40,293

Bridgewater, VA $40,667

Broadway, VA $40,542

Criders, VA $40,365

Dayton, VA $40,528

Edinburg, VA $40,487

Elkton, VA $40,609

Alexandria, VA $47,344

Fredericksburg, VA $42,897

Bowling Green, VA $42,065

Burr Hill, VA $42,070

Callao, VA $41,828

Caret, VA $42,326

Center Cross, VA $41,606

Champlain, VA $42,230

Coles Point, VA $42,388

Colonial Beach, VA $42,626

Corbin, VA $42,363

Dahlgren, VA $44,024

Dogue, VA $42,598

Dunnsville, VA $41,756

Edwardsville, VA $41,469

Farnham, VA $41,591

Garrisonville, VA $44,385

Hague, VA $42,081

Hartwood, VA $43,021

Haynesville, VA $42,047

Heathsville, VA $41,430

Hustle, VA $42,255

Irvington, VA $41,098

Jersey, VA $42,656

Kilmarnock, VA $41,133

King George, VA $43,322

Kinsale, VA $42,000

Ladysmith, VA $41,822

Lancaster, VA $41,233

Laneview, VA $41,334

Lively, VA $41,272

Locust Grove, VA $42,082

Loretto, VA $42,263

Lottsburg, VA $41,749

Merry Point, VA $41,169

Milford, VA $41,910

Mollusk, VA $41,184

Montross, VA $42,357

Morattico, VA $41,398

Mount Holly, VA $42,216

Ninde, VA $43,418

Nuttsville, VA $41,357

Oldhams, VA $41,966

Ophelia, VA $41,437

Partlow, VA $42,185

Port Royal, VA $42,252

Rappahannock Academy, VA $42,260

Reedville, VA $41,406

Rhoadesville, VA $41,685

Rollins Fork, VA $42,624

Fulks Run, VA $40,441

Hinton, VA $40,403

Keezletown, VA $40,600

Lacey Spring, VA $40,620

Linville, VA $40,599

Luray, VA $40,730

Mc Gaheysville, VA $40,647

Mount Crawford, VA $40,648

Mount Jackson, VA $40,515

Mount Solon, VA $40,521

New Market, VA $40,609

Orkney Springs, VA $40,428

Penn Laird, VA $40,665

Quicksburg, VA $40,556

Pleasant Valley, VA $40,643

Shenandoah, VA $40,623

Singers Glen, VA $40,597

Stanley, VA $40,626

Timberville, VA $40,616

Charlottesville, VA $40,689

Afton, VA $40,238

Arrington, VA $39,438

Barboursville, VA $40,847

Batesville, VA $40,592

Covesville, VA $40,241

Crozet, VA $40,611

Dyke, VA $40,591

Ruby, VA $44,173

Adinistrative Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adinistrative Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Adinistrative Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Adinistrative Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adinistrative Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$51,960	$25.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$49,795	$24.0	15%
Internet	$49,795	$24.0	15%
Chemicals	$47,630	$23.0	10%
Software & Networking	$47,630	$23.0	10%

Adinistrative Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adinistrative 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.

$38,550

Average $43,300/year

$51,210

$3,213

Average $3,608/month

$4,268

$741

Average $833/week

$985

$19

Average $21/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,210	$4,268	$985	$25
Average	$43,300	$3,608	$833	$21
25th Percentile	$38,550	$3,213	$741	$19

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