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

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Administraive Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administraive Assistant's salary?

An Administraive Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,350 for beginners, reaching about $46,136 at mid-level, and approach $47,902 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administraive Assistant?

Administraive Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administraive Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,895, California $49,705, Massachusetts $49,043. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administraive Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administraive 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.

Administraive Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Administraive Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administraive Assistant in Virginia is $45,379 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,054
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,311 to $49,920
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,607

10% $37,607

50% (Median) $45,379

90% $54,054

Administraive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,920	$4,160	$960	$24
Average	$45,379	$3,782	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$41,311	$3,443	$794	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administraive Assistant Salaries

An Administraive 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 Administraive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administraive 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): $43,350
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,306
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,136
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,713
Expert (over 8 years): $47,902

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administraive Assistant	less than 1 year	$43,350
Early Career Level Administraive Assistant	1-2 years	$44,306
Mid-Level Level Administraive Assistant	2-4 years	$46,136
Senior-Level Level Administraive Assistant	5-8 years	$47,713
Expert Level Administraive Assistant	over 8 years	$47,902

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

District of Columbia: $49,895.
California: $49,705.
Massachusetts: $49,043.

District of Columbia $49,895 California $49,705 Massachusetts $49,043 Washington $48,863 New Jersey $48,845 Alaska $48,782 Connecticut $48,160 New York $47,907

Hawaii $47,101 Rhode Island $46,722 Maryland $46,465 Minnesota $46,114 Colorado $45,979 Illinois $45,934 Oregon $45,762 Delaware $45,636

New Hampshire $45,557 Virginia $45,379 Pennsylvania $44,861 Nevada $44,600 North Dakota $44,514 Michigan $44,379 Wisconsin $44,329 Vermont $44,230

Texas $43,955 Maine $43,937 Arizona $43,910 Ohio $43,879 Georgia $43,464 Indiana $43,257 Wyoming $43,216 Utah $43,153

Iowa $43,126 Kansas $42,910 Louisiana $42,847 North Carolina $42,824 Missouri $42,815 Florida $42,639 Montana $42,545 Nebraska $42,455

Kentucky $42,405 South Carolina $42,225 Tennessee $42,112 Idaho $42,067 New Mexico $41,738 Oklahoma $41,666 Alabama $41,400 South Dakota $40,954

Arkansas $40,711 West Virginia $40,580 Mississippi $40,188

Top Paying Cities for Administraive 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: $41,734
Lambsburg: $41,822
Laurel Fork: $41,869

Ivanhoe, VA $41,734

Lambsburg, VA $41,822

Laurel Fork, VA $41,869

Marion, VA $41,516

Max Meadows, VA $41,800

Meadowview, VA $41,142

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,475

Rocky Gap, VA $41,498

Ruther Glen, VA $43,775

Sealston, VA $44,907

Sharps, VA $43,583

Spotsylvania, VA $44,184

Sparta, VA $43,953

Stafford, VA $46,204

Stratford, VA $44,435

Tappahannock, VA $43,852

Thornburg, VA $44,329

Unionville, VA $43,610

Village, VA $43,797

Warsaw, VA $43,953

Weems, VA $43,090

Sandy Point, VA $44,010

White Stone, VA $42,970

Wicomico Church, VA $43,283

Woodford, VA $44,149

Zacata, VA $44,298

Winchester, VA $44,090

Bentonville, VA $43,711

Berryville, VA $44,725

Boyce, VA $44,807

Brucetown, VA $44,119

Chester Gap, VA $44,546

Clear Brook, VA $43,897

Cross Junction, VA $42,473

Fishers Hill, VA $43,084

Flint Hill, VA $44,304

Front Royal, VA $44,330

Gore, VA $42,711

Hume, VA $44,903

Huntly, VA $44,379

Strasburg, VA $42,916

Linden, VA $45,012

Markham, VA $45,003

Maurertown, VA $42,332

Middletown, VA $43,754

Millwood, VA $44,727

Rileyville, VA $43,222

Earlysville, VA $42,588

Esmont, VA $42,195

Faber, VA $42,008

Fishersville, VA $42,399

Free Union, VA $42,518

Gordonsville, VA $42,964

Greenwood, VA $42,347

Ivy, VA $42,606

Keene, VA $42,365

Keswick, VA $42,691

Locust Dale, VA $43,156

Lovingston, VA $41,557

Lyndhurst, VA $41,870

Montpelier Station, VA $42,974

Nellysford, VA $41,919

North Garden, VA $42,323

Orange, VA $43,395

Palmyra, VA $42,709

Piney River, VA $41,364

Quinque, VA $42,697

Roseland, VA $41,523

Ruckersville, VA $42,679

Schuyler, VA $42,046

Shipman, VA $41,551

Somerset, VA $42,976

Stanardsville, VA $42,555

Troy, VA $42,756

Tyro, VA $41,636

Waynesboro, VA $42,463

White Hall, VA $42,539

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,142

Achilles, VA $42,487

Amelia Court House, VA $43,275

Ark, VA $42,757

Arvonia, VA $42,378

Ashland, VA $43,697

Aylett, VA $43,717

Barhamsville, VA $43,088

Beaumont, VA $43,265

Beaverdam, VA $43,693

Bena, VA $42,474

Bohannon, VA $42,648

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,653

Bruington, VA $43,630

Bumpass, VA $43,627

Cardinal, VA $42,667

Cartersville, VA $43,006

Charles City, VA $43,357

Christchurch, VA $43,003

Church View, VA $43,103

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,786

Columbia, VA $42,894

Crozier, VA $43,554

Cumberland, VA $42,656

Deltaville, VA $42,821

Diggs, VA $42,665

Redwood, VA $41,522

Rich Creek, VA $41,663

Ridgeway, VA $41,953

Riner, VA $41,659

Ripplemead, VA $41,551

Rocky Mount, VA $41,559

Salem, VA $41,356

Sandy Level, VA $41,648

Shawsville, VA $41,484

Spencer, VA $41,944

Staffordsville, VA $41,734

Stanleytown, VA $42,022

Stuart, VA $41,932

Thaxton, VA $41,434

Troutville, VA $41,419

Union Hall, VA $41,566

Vesta, VA $41,879

Villamont, VA $41,414

Vinton, VA $41,336

Wirtz, VA $41,438

Woolwine, VA $41,850

Bristol, VA $40,316

Abingdon, VA $40,914

Andover, VA $40,793

Appalachia, VA $40,793

Bee, VA $41,296

Ben Hur, VA $40,962

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,429

Birchleaf, VA $41,337

Blackwater, VA $40,479

Castlewood, VA $40,598

Cleveland, VA $41,091

Clinchco, VA $41,301

Clintwood, VA $41,254

Coeburn, VA $40,861

Damascus, VA $41,235

Dante, VA $41,093

Davenport, VA $41,377

Dryden, VA $40,561

Duffield, VA $40,218

Dungannon, VA $40,365

East Stone Gap, VA $40,514

Ewing, VA $41,479

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,106

Gate City, VA $39,832

Haysi, VA $41,538

Hiltons, VA $39,927

Honaker, VA $41,320

Jonesville, VA $41,062

Keokee, VA $40,681

Lebanon, VA $40,931

Mc Clure, VA $41,101

Mendota, VA $40,329

Nickelsville, VA $40,160

Nora, VA $40,993

Norton, VA $40,836

Pennington Gap, VA $40,671

Pound, VA $41,005

Rosedale, VA $41,274

Rose Hill, VA $41,407

Saint Charles, VA $40,910

Saint Paul, VA $40,857

Weber City, VA $39,711

Whitetop, VA $41,397

Wise, VA $40,946

Pulaski, VA $41,841

Atkins, VA $41,488

Austinville, VA $41,823

Barren Springs, VA $41,858

Bastian, VA $41,493

Bland, VA $41,591

Broadford, VA $41,450

Cana, VA $41,887

Ceres, VA $41,454

Chilhowie, VA $41,440

Cripple Creek, VA $41,627

Crockett, VA $41,617

Draper, VA $41,806

Dugspur, VA $41,837

Elk Creek, VA $41,598

Emory, VA $41,323

Fancy Gap, VA $41,851

Fries, VA $41,738

Galax, VA $41,806

Glade Spring, VA $41,241

Rural Retreat, VA $41,565

Saltville, VA $41,458

Speedwell, VA $41,592

Sugar Grove, VA $41,497

Tannersville, VA $41,425

Troutdale, VA $41,468

Willis, VA $41,815

Woodlawn, VA $41,831

Wytheville, VA $41,714

Staunton, VA $42,412

Augusta Springs, VA $42,232

Bacova, VA $42,034

Blue Grass, VA $42,051

Brownsburg, VA $41,800

Buena Vista, VA $41,457

Churchville, VA $42,530

Clifton Forge, VA $41,892

Covington, VA $41,665

Craigsville, VA $42,237

Crimora, VA $42,574

Deerfield, VA $42,270

Doe Hill, VA $42,234

Fairfield, VA $41,738

Fort Defiance, VA $42,605

Glen Wilton, VA $41,733

Goshen, VA $42,055

Greenville, VA $42,029

Grottoes, VA $42,613

Head Waters, VA $42,304

Hot Springs, VA $41,917

Iron Gate, VA $41,964

Lexington, VA $41,812

Low Moor, VA $41,866

Mc Dowell, VA $42,251

Middlebrook, VA $42,040

Millboro, VA $42,072

Mint Spring, VA $42,251

Montebello, VA $41,657

Monterey, VA $42,129

Mount Sidney, VA $42,624

Mustoe, VA $42,199

New Hope, VA $42,599

Port Republic, VA $42,590

Raphine, VA $41,850

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,892

Selma, VA $41,907

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,936

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,093

Swoope, VA $42,337

Verona, VA $42,624

Vesuvius, VA $41,563

Warm Springs, VA $42,047

West Augusta, VA $42,362

Weyers Cave, VA $42,634

Williamsville, VA $42,274

Lynchburg, VA $40,837

Altavista, VA $41,224

Alton, VA $42,125

Amherst, VA $41,114

Appomattox, VA $41,188

Bedford, VA $41,440

Big Island, VA $41,213

Blairs, VA $42,115

Brookneal, VA $41,387

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,259

Callands, VA $41,912

Chatham, VA $41,946

Clifford, VA $41,177

Clover, VA $42,022

Cluster Springs, VA $42,256

Coleman Falls, VA $41,006

Concord, VA $40,893

Crystal Hill, VA $41,958

Danville, VA $42,149

Hillsville, VA $41,887

Carson, VA $43,501

Hiwassee, VA $41,749

Independence, VA $41,604

Annandale, VA $49,503

Burke, VA $49,039

Dumfries, VA $47,603

Dunn Loring, VA $49,566

Fairfax, VA $48,826

Fairfax Station, VA $48,693

Falls Church, VA $49,609

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,010

Great Falls, VA $48,828

Greenway, VA $49,608

Lorton, VA $48,733

Merrifield, VA $49,452

Mc Lean, VA $49,604

West Mclean, VA $49,608

Mount Vernon, VA $49,193

Newington, VA $49,080

Dry Fork, VA $42,034

Brooke, VA $45,869

Evington, VA $41,063

Forest, VA $40,983

Gladstone, VA $41,224

Gladys, VA $41,225

Glasgow, VA $41,488

Goode, VA $41,119

Gretna, VA $41,647

Halifax, VA $42,113

Howardsville, VA $42,045

Hurt, VA $41,414

Java, VA $41,898

Ararat, VA $41,876

Axton, VA $42,006

Bassett, VA $41,976

Belspring, VA $41,757

Bent Mountain, VA $41,403

Blacksburg, VA $41,561

Blue Ridge, VA $41,389

Boones Mill, VA $41,374

Buchanan, VA $41,529

Callaway, VA $41,482

Christiansburg, VA $41,565

Cascade, VA $41,969

Catawba, VA $41,458

Check, VA $41,547

Claudville, VA $41,852

Cloverdale, VA $41,312

Collinsville, VA $42,115

Copper Hill, VA $41,492

Critz, VA $41,919

Daleville, VA $41,355

Dublin, VA $41,780

Eagle Rock, VA $41,649

Eggleston, VA $41,696

Elliston, VA $41,449

Ferrum, VA $41,714

Fieldale, VA $42,055

Fincastle, VA $41,483

Floyd, VA $41,717

Glade Hill, VA $41,532

Glen Lyn, VA $41,563

Goodview, VA $41,385

Hardy, VA $41,368

Henry, VA $41,777

Huddleston, VA $41,521

Keeling, VA $42,073

Chester, VA $43,705

Chesterfield, VA $43,679

Church Road, VA $43,535

Colonial Heights, VA $43,723

Courtland, VA $42,672

Dendron, VA $42,800

Dewitt, VA $43,396

Dinwiddie, VA $43,514

Disputanta, VA $43,550

Dolphin, VA $42,919

Drewryville, VA $42,579

Ebony, VA $42,285

Elberon, VA $42,624

Emporia, VA $42,675

Ford, VA $43,434

Franklin, VA $42,541

Freeman, VA $42,909

Gasburg, VA $42,376

Hopewell, VA $43,633

Ivor, VA $42,610

Jarratt, VA $43,044

Lawrenceville, VA $42,760

Mc Kenney, VA $43,282

Meredithville, VA $42,698

Newsoms, VA $42,401

Prince George, VA $43,674

Rawlings, VA $43,115

Sedley, VA $42,729

Skippers, VA $42,505

Spring Grove, VA $43,032

Stony Creek, VA $43,280

Surry, VA $42,519

Sussex, VA $43,182

Sutherland, VA $43,638

Valentines, VA $42,416

Wakefield, VA $42,784

Warfield, VA $43,150

Waverly, VA $43,121

White Plains, VA $42,392

Wilsons, VA $43,305

Yale, VA $43,008

Zuni, VA $42,593

Claremont, VA $43,090

Farmville, VA $42,282

Baskerville, VA $42,212

Indian Valley, VA $41,778

Mc Coy, VA $41,688

Martinsville, VA $42,045

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,890

Moneta, VA $41,453

Montvale, VA $41,453

Narrows, VA $41,688

Newbern, VA $41,725

New Castle, VA $41,486

Newport, VA $41,580

New River, VA $41,839

Oriskany, VA $41,566

Paint Bank, VA $41,501

Parrott, VA $41,707

Patrick Springs, VA $41,967

Pearisburg, VA $41,730

Pembroke, VA $41,729

Penhook, VA $41,670

Pilot, VA $41,579

Pittsville, VA $41,649

Radford, VA $41,793

Long Island, VA $41,381

Lowry, VA $41,197

Lynch Station, VA $41,386

Madison Heights, VA $40,838

Monroe, VA $41,041

Naruna, VA $41,256

Nathalie, VA $41,755

Natural Bridge, VA $41,620

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,440

Nelson, VA $42,321

Norwood, VA $41,382

Ringgold, VA $42,089

Rustburg, VA $40,932

Scottsburg, VA $42,170

Scottsville, VA $42,398

South Boston, VA $42,207

Spout Spring, VA $41,007

Sutherlin, VA $42,092

Sweet Briar, VA $40,958

Vernon Hill, VA $42,043

Virgilina, VA $42,220

Wingina, VA $41,627

Amonate, VA $41,535

Bandy, VA $41,444

Big Rock, VA $41,669

Bishop, VA $41,448

Bluefield, VA $41,576

Boissevain, VA $41,474

Breaks, VA $41,601

Burkes Garden, VA $41,490

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,551

Doran, VA $41,722

Falls Mills, VA $41,474

Grundy, VA $41,739

Horsepen, VA $41,464

Hurley, VA $41,524

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,551

Keen Mountain, VA $41,713

Mavisdale, VA $41,555

Maxie, VA $41,678

North Tazewell, VA $41,545

Oakwood, VA $41,737

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,623

Pocahontas, VA $41,488

Pounding Mill, VA $41,609

Raven, VA $41,702

Red Ash, VA $41,741

Richlands, VA $41,717

Rowe, VA $41,570

Shortt Gap, VA $41,663

Swords Creek, VA $41,558

Tazewell, VA $41,479

Vansant, VA $41,559

Whitewood, VA $41,564

Wolford, VA $41,571

Boydton, VA $42,303

Bracey, VA $42,411

Brodnax, VA $42,574

Buckingham, VA $41,829

Burkeville, VA $42,476

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,868

Chase City, VA $42,085

Clarksville, VA $42,378

Crewe, VA $42,747

Cullen, VA $41,743

Dillwyn, VA $42,246

Drakes Branch, VA $42,080

Dundas, VA $42,706

Evergreen, VA $41,228

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,080

Green Bay, VA $42,242

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,346

Kenbridge, VA $42,478

Keysville, VA $42,076

La Crosse, VA $42,346

Lunenburg, VA $42,156

Meherrin, VA $42,160

Nottoway, VA $42,682

Pamplin, VA $41,603

Phenix, VA $41,415

Prospect, VA $41,865

Randolph, VA $41,936

Red House, VA $41,294

Red Oak, VA $42,139

Rice, VA $42,530

Saxe, VA $42,048

Skipwith, VA $42,168

South Hill, VA $42,330

Victoria, VA $42,305

Wylliesburg, VA $42,101

Roanoke, VA $41,283

Wachapreague, VA $42,866

Wardtown, VA $42,782

Wattsville, VA $42,906

Willis Wharf, VA $42,853

Windsor, VA $42,488

Withams, VA $42,872

Norfolk, VA $42,270

Newport News, VA $42,364

Fort Eustis, VA $42,381

Hampton, VA $42,391

Fort Monroe, VA $42,367

Poquoson, VA $42,377

Yorktown, VA $42,427

Lackey, VA $42,444

Seaford, VA $42,392

Portsmouth, VA $42,282

Fort Lee, VA $43,721

Petersburg, VA $43,721

Virginia State University, VA $43,721

Alberta, VA $42,857

Ammon, VA $43,431

Blackstone, VA $43,064

Boykins, VA $42,451

Branchville, VA $42,350

Capron, VA $42,660

Round Hill, VA $45,836

Catharpin, VA $47,554

Delaplane, VA $45,357

Ashburn, VA $47,751

Chantilly, VA $48,253

Gainesville, VA $47,166

Hamilton, VA $46,454

Lincoln, VA $46,409

Sterling, VA $48,331

Haymarket, VA $47,121

Herndon, VA $48,509

Leesburg, VA $47,000

Lovettsville, VA $45,959

Nokesville, VA $47,225

Upperville, VA $45,507

Warrenton, VA $45,672

Reston, VA $48,788

Waterford, VA $46,377

The Plains, VA $46,508

Doswell, VA $43,711

Dutton, VA $42,777

Fork Union, VA $42,784

Foster, VA $42,639

Glen Allen, VA $43,810

Gloucester, VA $42,731

Gloucester Point, VA $42,473

Goochland, VA $43,332

Grimstead, VA $42,746

Gum Spring, VA $43,332

Gwynn, VA $42,746

Hadensville, VA $43,264

Hallieford, VA $42,733

Hanover, VA $43,720

Hardyville, VA $42,860

Hartfield, VA $42,875

Hayes, VA $42,500

Henrico, VA $43,843

Hudgins, VA $42,713

Jamaica, VA $43,246

Jamestown, VA $42,597

Jetersville, VA $42,779

Kents Store, VA $42,880

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,312

King William, VA $43,536

Lanexa, VA $43,245

Lightfoot, VA $42,806

Little Plymouth, VA $43,257

Locust Hill, VA $43,003

Louisa, VA $43,325

Macon, VA $43,374

Maidens, VA $43,497

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,640

Mannboro, VA $43,356

Manquin, VA $43,663

Maryus, VA $42,478

Mascot, VA $43,130

Mathews, VA $42,664

Burgess, VA $43,404

Accomac, VA $42,832

Assawoman, VA $42,849

Atlantic, VA $42,907

Battery Park, VA $42,370

Belle Haven, VA $42,807

Birdsnest, VA $42,726

Bloxom, VA $42,898

Cape Charles, VA $42,668

Capeville, VA $42,676

Carrollton, VA $42,365

Carrsville, VA $42,559

Cheriton, VA $42,672

Chesapeake, VA $42,381

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,934

Wallops Island, VA $42,903

Craddockville, VA $42,814

Davis Wharf, VA $42,805

Eastville, VA $42,688

Exmore, VA $42,789

Franktown, VA $42,741

Greenbackville, VA $43,031

Greenbush, VA $42,908

Hacksneck, VA $42,789

Hallwood, VA $42,886

Harborton, VA $42,894

Horntown, VA $42,959

Oak Hall, VA $42,871

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,460

Jamesville, VA $42,765

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,893

Keller, VA $42,841

Locustville, VA $42,839

Machipongo, VA $42,720

Mappsville, VA $42,876

Marionville, VA $42,719

Mears, VA $42,854

Melfa, VA $42,847

Modest Town, VA $42,958

Nassawadox, VA $42,764

Nelsonia, VA $42,961

New Church, VA $42,945

Onancock, VA $42,883

Onley, VA $42,835

Oyster, VA $42,682

Painter, VA $42,815

Parksley, VA $42,906

Pungoteague, VA $42,833

Quinby, VA $42,720

Rescue, VA $42,368

Sanford, VA $42,952

Saxis, VA $42,959

Seaview, VA $42,673

Smithfield, VA $42,414

Suffolk, VA $42,395

Tangier, VA $43,065

Tasley, VA $42,927

Temperanceville, VA $42,886

Townsend, VA $42,681

Virginia Beach, VA $42,946

Dulles, VA $48,802

Aldie, VA $47,262

Amissville, VA $44,962

Arcola, VA $47,735

Manassas, VA $47,814

Marshall, VA $45,622

Middleburg, VA $46,460

Catlett, VA $46,678

Centreville, VA $48,006

Clifton, VA $48,411

Orlean, VA $45,211

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,677

Paris, VA $45,211

Philomont, VA $46,323

Purcellville, VA $45,979

Bluemont, VA $45,364

Bristow, VA $47,443

Broad Run, VA $46,599

Calverton, VA $46,493

Casanova, VA $46,571

Rectortown, VA $45,565

Mechanicsville, VA $43,754

Midlothian, VA $43,688

Millers Tavern, VA $43,749

Mineral, VA $43,592

Moon, VA $42,683

Moseley, VA $43,542

New Canton, VA $42,599

New Kent, VA $43,515

New Point, VA $42,575

Newtown, VA $43,884

Norge, VA $42,869

North, VA $42,720

Oilville, VA $43,553

Onemo, VA $42,629

Ordinary, VA $42,536

Port Haywood, VA $42,569

Powhatan, VA $43,409

Providence Forge, VA $43,440

Quinton, VA $43,663

Rockville, VA $43,602

Ruthville, VA $43,350

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,744

Saluda, VA $43,020

Sandston, VA $43,764

Sandy Hook, VA $43,323

Schley, VA $42,637

Severn, VA $42,501

Shacklefords, VA $43,043

State Farm, VA $43,518

Stevensville, VA $43,414

Studley, VA $43,751

Susan, VA $42,586

Toano, VA $43,003

Topping, VA $42,965

Trevilians, VA $43,298

Richmond, VA $43,854

Urbanna, VA $43,170

Wake, VA $42,900

Walkerton, VA $43,476

Ware Neck, VA $42,654

Water View, VA $43,161

West Point, VA $43,309

White Marsh, VA $42,583

Wicomico, VA $42,508

Williamsburg, VA $42,582

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,736

Montpelier, VA $43,537

Oakton, VA $48,939

Occoquan, VA $48,578

Quantico, VA $46,964

Springfield, VA $49,374

Triangle, VA $47,303

Vienna, VA $49,374

Woodbridge, VA $48,227

Arlington, VA $49,622

Fort Myer, VA $49,623

Mattaponi, VA $43,148

Dhs, VA $49,623

Fort Valley, VA $42,901

Star Tannery, VA $42,481

Stephens City, VA $44,106

Stephenson, VA $44,135

Toms Brook, VA $42,877

White Post, VA $44,485

Woodstock, VA $42,523

Culpeper, VA $43,927

Aroda, VA $42,851

Banco, VA $42,996

Bealeton, VA $45,477

Boston, VA $43,811

Brandy Station, VA $44,697

Brightwood, VA $43,215

Castleton, VA $44,292

Elkwood, VA $44,638

Etlan, VA $43,115

Goldvein, VA $45,678

Graves Mill, VA $42,793

Haywood, VA $43,204

Hood, VA $42,523

Jeffersonton, VA $45,195

Leon, VA $43,397

Lignum, VA $44,381

Madison, VA $42,789

Midland, VA $45,930

Mitchells, VA $43,577

Oakpark, VA $43,060

Pratts, VA $42,784

Radiant, VA $42,943

Rapidan, VA $43,330

Remington, VA $45,116

Reva, VA $43,445

Richardsville, VA $44,751

Rixeyville, VA $44,635

Rochelle, VA $42,771

Somerville, VA $46,018

Sperryville, VA $43,403

Stevensburg, VA $44,469

Sumerduck, VA $45,128

Syria, VA $42,627

Viewtown, VA $44,665

Washington, VA $44,164

Wolftown, VA $42,526

Woodville, VA $43,831

Harrisonburg, VA $42,700

Basye, VA $42,359

Bergton, VA $42,228

Bridgewater, VA $42,620

Broadway, VA $42,488

Criders, VA $42,304

Dayton, VA $42,474

Edinburg, VA $42,431

Elkton, VA $42,559

Alexandria, VA $49,617

Fredericksburg, VA $44,957

Bowling Green, VA $44,085

Burr Hill, VA $44,090

Callao, VA $43,836

Caret, VA $44,359

Center Cross, VA $43,604

Champlain, VA $44,258

Coles Point, VA $44,423

Colonial Beach, VA $44,673

Corbin, VA $44,397

Dahlgren, VA $46,138

Dogue, VA $44,643

Dunnsville, VA $43,761

Edwardsville, VA $43,460

Farnham, VA $43,588

Garrisonville, VA $46,517

Hague, VA $44,102

Hartwood, VA $45,087

Haynesville, VA $44,066

Heathsville, VA $43,419

Hustle, VA $44,284

Irvington, VA $43,072

Jersey, VA $44,705

Kilmarnock, VA $43,108

King George, VA $45,402

Kinsale, VA $44,017

Ladysmith, VA $43,830

Lancaster, VA $43,213

Laneview, VA $43,318

Lively, VA $43,254

Locust Grove, VA $44,103

Loretto, VA $44,292

Lottsburg, VA $43,754

Merry Point, VA $43,146

Milford, VA $43,922

Mollusk, VA $43,161

Montross, VA $44,391

Morattico, VA $43,386

Mount Holly, VA $44,243

Ninde, VA $45,503

Nuttsville, VA $43,343

Oldhams, VA $43,981

Ophelia, VA $43,427

Partlow, VA $44,210

Port Royal, VA $44,281

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,290

Reedville, VA $43,394

Rhoadesville, VA $43,687

Rollins Fork, VA $44,671

Fulks Run, VA $42,383

Hinton, VA $42,343

Keezletown, VA $42,550

Lacey Spring, VA $42,571

Linville, VA $42,549

Luray, VA $42,685

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,599

Mount Crawford, VA $42,600

Mount Jackson, VA $42,461

Mount Solon, VA $42,467

New Market, VA $42,559

Orkney Springs, VA $42,369

Penn Laird, VA $42,618

Quicksburg, VA $42,503

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,595

Shenandoah, VA $42,574

Singers Glen, VA $42,546

Stanley, VA $42,577

Timberville, VA $42,566

Charlottesville, VA $42,643

Afton, VA $42,170

Arrington, VA $41,332

Barboursville, VA $42,808

Batesville, VA $42,541

Covesville, VA $42,174

Crozet, VA $42,561

Dyke, VA $42,540

Ruby, VA $46,294

Administraive Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administraive 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 Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Administraive Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administraive Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administraive Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$52,186	$25.0	15%
Telecom	$52,186	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$49,917	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$49,917	$24.0	10%
Internet	$49,917	$24.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Administraive 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.

$41,311

Average $45,379/year

$49,920

$3,443

Average $3,782/month

$4,160

$794

Average $873/week

$960

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,920	$4,160	$960	$24
Average	$45,379	$3,782	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$41,311	$3,443	$794	$20

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