What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant (AST)'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 Administrative Assistant (AST)?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant (AST) roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant (AST)'s salary?

An Administrative Assistant (AST)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $44,757 for beginners, reaching about $57,977 at mid-level, and approach $88,650 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant (AST)?

Administrative Assistant (AST) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant (AST) roles are District of Columbia $50,645, California $50,453, Massachusetts $49,780. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant (AST) roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant (AST) level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Assistant IV: $74,042; Administrative Assistant, Senior: $63,200; Senior Administrative Assistant: $63,143; Administrative Assistant III: $63,124; Administrative Assistant General Administrative: $54,797.

Administrative Assistant (AST) Salary in Virginia

How much does an Administrative Assistant (AST) make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant (AST) in Virginia is $46,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Administrative Assistant (AST)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,021
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,573 to $52,322
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,486

10% $37,486

50% (Median) $46,062

90% $58,021

Administrative Assistant (AST) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,322	$4,360	$1,006	$25
Average	$46,062	$3,838	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,573	$3,464	$799	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant (AST) Salaries

An Administrative Assistant (AST)'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 Administrative Assistant (AST) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant (AST)'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): $44,757
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,356
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,977
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,204
Expert (over 8 years): $88,650

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant (AST)	less than 1 year	$44,757
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$50,356
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$57,977
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$77,204
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$88,650

How Do Administrative Assistant (AST) 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 Administrative Assistant (AST)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,645.
California: $50,453.
Massachusetts: $49,780.

District of Columbia $50,645 California $50,453 Massachusetts $49,780 Washington $49,597 New Jersey $49,579 Alaska $49,515 Connecticut $48,884 New York $48,628

Hawaii $47,809 Rhode Island $47,425 Maryland $47,164 Minnesota $46,807 Colorado $46,670 Illinois $46,624 Oregon $46,450 Delaware $46,322

New Hampshire $46,242 Virginia $46,062 Pennsylvania $45,536 Nevada $45,270 North Dakota $45,183 Michigan $45,046 Wisconsin $44,996 Vermont $44,895

Texas $44,616 Maine $44,598 Arizona $44,570 Ohio $44,538 Georgia $44,118 Indiana $43,907 Wyoming $43,866 Utah $43,802

Iowa $43,775 Kansas $43,555 Louisiana $43,491 North Carolina $43,468 Missouri $43,459 Florida $43,281 Montana $43,184 Nebraska $43,093

Kentucky $43,043 South Carolina $42,860 Tennessee $42,745 Idaho $42,700 New Mexico $42,366 Oklahoma $42,292 Alabama $42,023 South Dakota $41,570

Arkansas $41,323 West Virginia $41,190 Mississippi $40,792

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant (AST)

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: $42,361
Lambsburg: $42,451
Laurel Fork: $42,499

Ivanhoe, VA $42,361

Lambsburg, VA $42,451

Laurel Fork, VA $42,499

Marion, VA $42,140

Max Meadows, VA $42,428

Meadowview, VA $41,761

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,099

Rocky Gap, VA $42,122

Ruther Glen, VA $44,433

Sealston, VA $45,583

Sharps, VA $44,238

Spotsylvania, VA $44,849

Sparta, VA $44,613

Stafford, VA $46,899

Stratford, VA $45,103

Tappahannock, VA $44,511

Thornburg, VA $44,996

Unionville, VA $44,266

Village, VA $44,456

Warsaw, VA $44,613

Weems, VA $43,738

Sandy Point, VA $44,672

White Stone, VA $43,616

Wicomico Church, VA $43,934

Woodford, VA $44,812

Zacata, VA $44,964

Winchester, VA $44,752

Bentonville, VA $44,369

Berryville, VA $45,398

Boyce, VA $45,481

Brucetown, VA $44,782

Chester Gap, VA $45,216

Clear Brook, VA $44,557

Cross Junction, VA $43,112

Fishers Hill, VA $43,732

Flint Hill, VA $44,971

Front Royal, VA $44,997

Gore, VA $43,353

Hume, VA $45,579

Huntly, VA $45,046

Strasburg, VA $43,561

Linden, VA $45,689

Markham, VA $45,679

Maurertown, VA $42,969

Middletown, VA $44,412

Millwood, VA $45,400

Rileyville, VA $43,872

Earlysville, VA $43,229

Esmont, VA $42,829

Faber, VA $42,639

Fishersville, VA $43,036

Free Union, VA $43,157

Gordonsville, VA $43,610

Greenwood, VA $42,984

Ivy, VA $43,247

Keene, VA $43,002

Keswick, VA $43,333

Locust Dale, VA $43,805

Lovingston, VA $42,182

Lyndhurst, VA $42,500

Montpelier Station, VA $43,620

Nellysford, VA $42,549

North Garden, VA $42,960

Orange, VA $44,047

Palmyra, VA $43,351

Piney River, VA $41,986

Quinque, VA $43,339

Roseland, VA $42,147

Ruckersville, VA $43,321

Schuyler, VA $42,679

Shipman, VA $42,175

Somerset, VA $43,622

Stanardsville, VA $43,195

Troy, VA $43,399

Tyro, VA $42,262

Waynesboro, VA $43,102

White Hall, VA $43,179

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,791

Achilles, VA $43,125

Amelia Court House, VA $43,926

Ark, VA $43,400

Arvonia, VA $43,015

Ashland, VA $44,354

Aylett, VA $44,375

Barhamsville, VA $43,736

Beaumont, VA $43,916

Beaverdam, VA $44,349

Bena, VA $43,113

Bohannon, VA $43,290

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,294

Bruington, VA $44,286

Bumpass, VA $44,283

Cardinal, VA $43,309

Cartersville, VA $43,652

Charles City, VA $44,009

Christchurch, VA $43,650

Church View, VA $43,751

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,429

Columbia, VA $43,539

Crozier, VA $44,209

Cumberland, VA $43,297

Deltaville, VA $43,465

Diggs, VA $43,307

Redwood, VA $42,146

Rich Creek, VA $42,290

Ridgeway, VA $42,584

Riner, VA $42,286

Ripplemead, VA $42,175

Rocky Mount, VA $42,184

Salem, VA $41,978

Sandy Level, VA $42,274

Shawsville, VA $42,108

Spencer, VA $42,574

Staffordsville, VA $42,362

Stanleytown, VA $42,654

Stuart, VA $42,563

Thaxton, VA $42,057

Troutville, VA $42,041

Union Hall, VA $42,191

Vesta, VA $42,509

Villamont, VA $42,036

Vinton, VA $41,958

Wirtz, VA $42,062

Woolwine, VA $42,479

Bristol, VA $40,923

Abingdon, VA $41,530

Andover, VA $41,406

Appalachia, VA $41,406

Bee, VA $41,917

Ben Hur, VA $41,578

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,037

Birchleaf, VA $41,959

Blackwater, VA $41,088

Castlewood, VA $41,208

Cleveland, VA $41,708

Clinchco, VA $41,922

Clintwood, VA $41,874

Coeburn, VA $41,475

Damascus, VA $41,855

Dante, VA $41,711

Davenport, VA $41,999

Dryden, VA $41,171

Duffield, VA $40,823

Dungannon, VA $40,971

East Stone Gap, VA $41,123

Ewing, VA $42,103

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,709

Gate City, VA $40,431

Haysi, VA $42,162

Hiltons, VA $40,527

Honaker, VA $41,941

Jonesville, VA $41,679

Keokee, VA $41,293

Lebanon, VA $41,546

Mc Clure, VA $41,719

Mendota, VA $40,935

Nickelsville, VA $40,764

Nora, VA $41,609

Norton, VA $41,450

Pennington Gap, VA $41,283

Pound, VA $41,622

Rosedale, VA $41,895

Rose Hill, VA $42,029

Saint Charles, VA $41,525

Saint Paul, VA $41,471

Weber City, VA $40,308

Whitetop, VA $42,019

Wise, VA $41,562

Pulaski, VA $42,470

Atkins, VA $42,111

Austinville, VA $42,452

Barren Springs, VA $42,488

Bastian, VA $42,117

Bland, VA $42,216

Broadford, VA $42,073

Cana, VA $42,517

Ceres, VA $42,077

Chilhowie, VA $42,063

Cripple Creek, VA $42,253

Crockett, VA $42,243

Draper, VA $42,435

Dugspur, VA $42,466

Elk Creek, VA $42,223

Emory, VA $41,944

Fancy Gap, VA $42,480

Fries, VA $42,365

Galax, VA $42,434

Glade Spring, VA $41,861

Rural Retreat, VA $42,190

Saltville, VA $42,081

Speedwell, VA $42,217

Sugar Grove, VA $42,121

Tannersville, VA $42,048

Troutdale, VA $42,092

Willis, VA $42,443

Woodlawn, VA $42,460

Wytheville, VA $42,341

Staunton, VA $43,050

Augusta Springs, VA $42,867

Bacova, VA $42,666

Blue Grass, VA $42,683

Brownsburg, VA $42,428

Buena Vista, VA $42,081

Churchville, VA $43,169

Clifton Forge, VA $42,522

Covington, VA $42,292

Craigsville, VA $42,872

Crimora, VA $43,214

Deerfield, VA $42,906

Doe Hill, VA $42,869

Fairfield, VA $42,366

Fort Defiance, VA $43,245

Glen Wilton, VA $42,361

Goshen, VA $42,688

Greenville, VA $42,661

Grottoes, VA $43,254

Head Waters, VA $42,940

Hot Springs, VA $42,547

Iron Gate, VA $42,595

Lexington, VA $42,440

Low Moor, VA $42,496

Mc Dowell, VA $42,886

Middlebrook, VA $42,672

Millboro, VA $42,705

Mint Spring, VA $42,886

Montebello, VA $42,283

Monterey, VA $42,763

Mount Sidney, VA $43,265

Mustoe, VA $42,834

New Hope, VA $43,239

Port Republic, VA $43,230

Raphine, VA $42,480

Rockbridge Baths, VA $42,522

Selma, VA $42,537

Steeles Tavern, VA $42,567

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,726

Swoope, VA $42,974

Verona, VA $43,265

Vesuvius, VA $42,188

Warm Springs, VA $42,679

West Augusta, VA $42,999

Weyers Cave, VA $43,275

Williamsville, VA $42,910

Lynchburg, VA $41,451

Altavista, VA $41,844

Alton, VA $42,759

Amherst, VA $41,733

Appomattox, VA $41,808

Bedford, VA $42,063

Big Island, VA $41,832

Blairs, VA $42,749

Brookneal, VA $42,010

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,894

Callands, VA $42,542

Chatham, VA $42,577

Clifford, VA $41,796

Clover, VA $42,654

Cluster Springs, VA $42,892

Coleman Falls, VA $41,622

Concord, VA $41,508

Crystal Hill, VA $42,588

Danville, VA $42,782

Hillsville, VA $42,517

Carson, VA $44,155

Hiwassee, VA $42,377

Independence, VA $42,230

Annandale, VA $50,247

Burke, VA $49,776

Dumfries, VA $48,319

Dunn Loring, VA $50,311

Fairfax, VA $49,560

Fairfax Station, VA $49,425

Falls Church, VA $50,355

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,747

Great Falls, VA $49,562

Greenway, VA $50,354

Lorton, VA $49,466

Merrifield, VA $50,196

Mc Lean, VA $50,350

West Mclean, VA $50,354

Mount Vernon, VA $49,933

Newington, VA $49,818

Dry Fork, VA $42,666

Brooke, VA $46,558

Evington, VA $41,681

Forest, VA $41,600

Gladstone, VA $41,844

Gladys, VA $41,845

Glasgow, VA $42,112

Goode, VA $41,737

Gretna, VA $42,273

Halifax, VA $42,746

Howardsville, VA $42,678

Hurt, VA $42,037

Java, VA $42,528

Ararat, VA $42,506

Axton, VA $42,637

Bassett, VA $42,607

Belspring, VA $42,385

Bent Mountain, VA $42,026

Blacksburg, VA $42,185

Blue Ridge, VA $42,012

Boones Mill, VA $41,996

Buchanan, VA $42,153

Callaway, VA $42,106

Christiansburg, VA $42,190

Cascade, VA $42,600

Catawba, VA $42,082

Check, VA $42,171

Claudville, VA $42,481

Cloverdale, VA $41,933

Collinsville, VA $42,748

Copper Hill, VA $42,115

Critz, VA $42,549

Daleville, VA $41,976

Dublin, VA $42,408

Eagle Rock, VA $42,275

Eggleston, VA $42,323

Elliston, VA $42,072

Ferrum, VA $42,341

Fieldale, VA $42,687

Fincastle, VA $42,107

Floyd, VA $42,345

Glade Hill, VA $42,156

Glen Lyn, VA $42,188

Goodview, VA $42,007

Hardy, VA $41,990

Henry, VA $42,405

Huddleston, VA $42,146

Keeling, VA $42,706

Chester, VA $44,362

Chesterfield, VA $44,336

Church Road, VA $44,190

Colonial Heights, VA $44,381

Courtland, VA $43,314

Dendron, VA $43,444

Dewitt, VA $44,048

Dinwiddie, VA $44,168

Disputanta, VA $44,204

Dolphin, VA $43,564

Drewryville, VA $43,219

Ebony, VA $42,921

Elberon, VA $43,265

Emporia, VA $43,317

Ford, VA $44,087

Franklin, VA $43,181

Freeman, VA $43,555

Gasburg, VA $43,013

Hopewell, VA $44,289

Ivor, VA $43,250

Jarratt, VA $43,691

Lawrenceville, VA $43,403

Mc Kenney, VA $43,933

Meredithville, VA $43,340

Newsoms, VA $43,038

Prince George, VA $44,331

Rawlings, VA $43,764

Sedley, VA $43,372

Skippers, VA $43,144

Spring Grove, VA $43,679

Stony Creek, VA $43,930

Surry, VA $43,159

Sussex, VA $43,832

Sutherland, VA $44,294

Valentines, VA $43,054

Wakefield, VA $43,427

Warfield, VA $43,799

Waverly, VA $43,769

White Plains, VA $43,030

Wilsons, VA $43,956

Yale, VA $43,654

Zuni, VA $43,233

Claremont, VA $43,737

Farmville, VA $42,917

Baskerville, VA $42,847

Indian Valley, VA $42,406

Mc Coy, VA $42,314

Martinsville, VA $42,678

Meadows Of Dan, VA $42,520

Moneta, VA $42,077

Montvale, VA $42,076

Narrows, VA $42,315

Newbern, VA $42,352

New Castle, VA $42,110

Newport, VA $42,206

New River, VA $42,469

Oriskany, VA $42,191

Paint Bank, VA $42,125

Parrott, VA $42,335

Patrick Springs, VA $42,598

Pearisburg, VA $42,357

Pembroke, VA $42,356

Penhook, VA $42,296

Pilot, VA $42,205

Pittsville, VA $42,275

Radford, VA $42,421

Long Island, VA $42,003

Lowry, VA $41,816

Lynch Station, VA $42,008

Madison Heights, VA $41,452

Monroe, VA $41,659

Naruna, VA $41,877

Nathalie, VA $42,383

Natural Bridge, VA $42,245

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,063

Nelson, VA $42,957

Norwood, VA $42,004

Ringgold, VA $42,722

Rustburg, VA $41,547

Scottsburg, VA $42,804

Scottsville, VA $43,036

South Boston, VA $42,842

Spout Spring, VA $41,624

Sutherlin, VA $42,725

Sweet Briar, VA $41,574

Vernon Hill, VA $42,675

Virgilina, VA $42,855

Wingina, VA $42,253

Amonate, VA $42,159

Bandy, VA $42,067

Big Rock, VA $42,296

Bishop, VA $42,071

Bluefield, VA $42,201

Boissevain, VA $42,098

Breaks, VA $42,227

Burkes Garden, VA $42,114

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,176

Doran, VA $42,349

Falls Mills, VA $42,098

Grundy, VA $42,367

Horsepen, VA $42,088

Hurley, VA $42,149

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,176

Keen Mountain, VA $42,341

Mavisdale, VA $42,180

Maxie, VA $42,304

North Tazewell, VA $42,169

Oakwood, VA $42,364

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,249

Pocahontas, VA $42,111

Pounding Mill, VA $42,235

Raven, VA $42,329

Red Ash, VA $42,368

Richlands, VA $42,344

Rowe, VA $42,196

Shortt Gap, VA $42,290

Swords Creek, VA $42,183

Tazewell, VA $42,103

Vansant, VA $42,184

Whitewood, VA $42,189

Wolford, VA $42,196

Boydton, VA $42,939

Bracey, VA $43,049

Brodnax, VA $43,215

Buckingham, VA $42,458

Burkeville, VA $43,115

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,497

Chase City, VA $42,717

Clarksville, VA $43,015

Crewe, VA $43,390

Cullen, VA $42,371

Dillwyn, VA $42,882

Drakes Branch, VA $42,713

Dundas, VA $43,348

Evergreen, VA $41,848

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,712

Green Bay, VA $42,877

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,982

Kenbridge, VA $43,116

Keysville, VA $42,709

La Crosse, VA $42,983

Lunenburg, VA $42,790

Meherrin, VA $42,794

Nottoway, VA $43,324

Pamplin, VA $42,229

Phenix, VA $42,038

Prospect, VA $42,494

Randolph, VA $42,566

Red House, VA $41,915

Red Oak, VA $42,772

Rice, VA $43,170

Saxe, VA $42,680

Skipwith, VA $42,803

South Hill, VA $42,967

Victoria, VA $42,941

Wylliesburg, VA $42,734

Roanoke, VA $41,904

Wachapreague, VA $43,510

Wardtown, VA $43,426

Wattsville, VA $43,551

Willis Wharf, VA $43,497

Windsor, VA $43,127

Withams, VA $43,517

Norfolk, VA $42,905

Newport News, VA $43,001

Fort Eustis, VA $43,018

Hampton, VA $43,028

Fort Monroe, VA $43,004

Poquoson, VA $43,014

Yorktown, VA $43,065

Lackey, VA $43,082

Seaford, VA $43,030

Portsmouth, VA $42,917

Fort Lee, VA $44,378

Petersburg, VA $44,378

Virginia State University, VA $44,378

Alberta, VA $43,501

Ammon, VA $44,084

Blackstone, VA $43,711

Boykins, VA $43,089

Branchville, VA $42,987

Capron, VA $43,302

Round Hill, VA $46,525

Catharpin, VA $48,269

Delaplane, VA $46,039

Ashburn, VA $48,469

Chantilly, VA $48,979

Gainesville, VA $47,876

Hamilton, VA $47,153

Lincoln, VA $47,106

Sterling, VA $49,058

Haymarket, VA $47,830

Herndon, VA $49,239

Leesburg, VA $47,707

Lovettsville, VA $46,650

Nokesville, VA $47,935

Upperville, VA $46,191

Warrenton, VA $46,359

Reston, VA $49,522

Waterford, VA $47,075

The Plains, VA $47,207

Doswell, VA $44,369

Dutton, VA $43,420

Fork Union, VA $43,427

Foster, VA $43,280

Glen Allen, VA $44,469

Gloucester, VA $43,374

Gloucester Point, VA $43,111

Goochland, VA $43,984

Grimstead, VA $43,389

Gum Spring, VA $43,984

Gwynn, VA $43,388

Hadensville, VA $43,915

Hallieford, VA $43,376

Hanover, VA $44,377

Hardyville, VA $43,505

Hartfield, VA $43,520

Hayes, VA $43,139

Henrico, VA $44,502

Hudgins, VA $43,355

Jamaica, VA $43,897

Jamestown, VA $43,238

Jetersville, VA $43,422

Kents Store, VA $43,525

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,963

King William, VA $44,191

Lanexa, VA $43,895

Lightfoot, VA $43,450

Little Plymouth, VA $43,908

Locust Hill, VA $43,650

Louisa, VA $43,976

Macon, VA $44,027

Maidens, VA $44,151

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,296

Mannboro, VA $44,008

Manquin, VA $44,320

Maryus, VA $43,117

Mascot, VA $43,779

Mathews, VA $43,306

Burgess, VA $44,056

Accomac, VA $43,476

Assawoman, VA $43,493

Atlantic, VA $43,552

Battery Park, VA $43,007

Belle Haven, VA $43,451

Birdsnest, VA $43,369

Bloxom, VA $43,543

Cape Charles, VA $43,309

Capeville, VA $43,318

Carrollton, VA $43,002

Carrsville, VA $43,199

Cheriton, VA $43,313

Chesapeake, VA $43,018

Chincoteague Island, VA $43,580

Wallops Island, VA $43,548

Craddockville, VA $43,458

Davis Wharf, VA $43,448

Eastville, VA $43,330

Exmore, VA $43,432

Franktown, VA $43,383

Greenbackville, VA $43,678

Greenbush, VA $43,554

Hacksneck, VA $43,433

Hallwood, VA $43,531

Harborton, VA $43,539

Horntown, VA $43,605

Oak Hall, VA $43,515

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,099

Jamesville, VA $43,408

Jenkins Bridge, VA $43,538

Keller, VA $43,485

Locustville, VA $43,484

Machipongo, VA $43,362

Mappsville, VA $43,521

Marionville, VA $43,361

Mears, VA $43,499

Melfa, VA $43,491

Modest Town, VA $43,603

Nassawadox, VA $43,407

Nelsonia, VA $43,607

New Church, VA $43,591

Onancock, VA $43,528

Onley, VA $43,479

Oyster, VA $43,324

Painter, VA $43,459

Parksley, VA $43,551

Pungoteague, VA $43,477

Quinby, VA $43,363

Rescue, VA $43,005

Sanford, VA $43,598

Saxis, VA $43,605

Seaview, VA $43,314

Smithfield, VA $43,052

Suffolk, VA $43,032

Tangier, VA $43,713

Tasley, VA $43,573

Temperanceville, VA $43,531

Townsend, VA $43,323

Virginia Beach, VA $43,592

Dulles, VA $49,536

Aldie, VA $47,972

Amissville, VA $45,638

Arcola, VA $48,453

Manassas, VA $48,533

Marshall, VA $46,308

Middleburg, VA $47,159

Catlett, VA $47,380

Centreville, VA $48,728

Clifton, VA $49,139

Orlean, VA $45,891

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,378

Paris, VA $45,891

Philomont, VA $47,019

Purcellville, VA $46,671

Bluemont, VA $46,046

Bristow, VA $48,156

Broad Run, VA $47,299

Calverton, VA $47,192

Casanova, VA $47,271

Rectortown, VA $46,251

Mechanicsville, VA $44,412

Midlothian, VA $44,345

Millers Tavern, VA $44,407

Mineral, VA $44,247

Moon, VA $43,324

Moseley, VA $44,197

New Canton, VA $43,240

New Kent, VA $44,169

New Point, VA $43,216

Newtown, VA $44,543

Norge, VA $43,514

North, VA $43,362

Oilville, VA $44,208

Onemo, VA $43,270

Ordinary, VA $43,176

Port Haywood, VA $43,209

Powhatan, VA $44,061

Providence Forge, VA $44,093

Quinton, VA $44,319

Rockville, VA $44,258

Ruthville, VA $44,002

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,402

Saluda, VA $43,667

Sandston, VA $44,422

Sandy Hook, VA $43,975

Schley, VA $43,278

Severn, VA $43,140

Shacklefords, VA $43,690

State Farm, VA $44,172

Stevensville, VA $44,067

Studley, VA $44,409

Susan, VA $43,227

Toano, VA $43,650

Topping, VA $43,611

Trevilians, VA $43,949

Richmond, VA $44,514

Urbanna, VA $43,819

Wake, VA $43,545

Walkerton, VA $44,130

Ware Neck, VA $43,296

Water View, VA $43,810

West Point, VA $43,960

White Marsh, VA $43,224

Wicomico, VA $43,147

Williamsburg, VA $43,222

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,379

Montpelier, VA $44,191

Oakton, VA $49,675

Occoquan, VA $49,309

Quantico, VA $47,670

Springfield, VA $50,117

Triangle, VA $48,015

Vienna, VA $50,116

Woodbridge, VA $48,952

Arlington, VA $50,369

Fort Myer, VA $50,370

Mattaponi, VA $43,796

Dhs, VA $50,369

Fort Valley, VA $43,546

Star Tannery, VA $43,120

Stephens City, VA $44,769

Stephenson, VA $44,799

Toms Brook, VA $43,522

White Post, VA $45,154

Woodstock, VA $43,162

Culpeper, VA $44,587

Aroda, VA $43,495

Banco, VA $43,643

Bealeton, VA $46,161

Boston, VA $44,469

Brandy Station, VA $45,369

Brightwood, VA $43,865

Castleton, VA $44,958

Elkwood, VA $45,310

Etlan, VA $43,764

Goldvein, VA $46,365

Graves Mill, VA $43,436

Haywood, VA $43,853

Hood, VA $43,162

Jeffersonton, VA $45,875

Leon, VA $44,050

Lignum, VA $45,048

Madison, VA $43,432

Midland, VA $46,621

Mitchells, VA $44,232

Oakpark, VA $43,708

Pratts, VA $43,427

Radiant, VA $43,588

Rapidan, VA $43,982

Remington, VA $45,794

Reva, VA $44,098

Richardsville, VA $45,424

Rixeyville, VA $45,306

Rochelle, VA $43,414

Somerville, VA $46,710

Sperryville, VA $44,055

Stevensburg, VA $45,138

Sumerduck, VA $45,807

Syria, VA $43,268

Viewtown, VA $45,336

Washington, VA $44,828

Wolftown, VA $43,166

Woodville, VA $44,490

Harrisonburg, VA $43,342

Basye, VA $42,996

Bergton, VA $42,863

Bridgewater, VA $43,261

Broadway, VA $43,127

Criders, VA $42,940

Dayton, VA $43,113

Edinburg, VA $43,069

Elkton, VA $43,199

Alexandria, VA $50,363

Fredericksburg, VA $45,633

Bowling Green, VA $44,747

Burr Hill, VA $44,753

Callao, VA $44,495

Caret, VA $45,026

Center Cross, VA $44,260

Champlain, VA $44,923

Coles Point, VA $45,091

Colonial Beach, VA $45,345

Corbin, VA $45,064

Dahlgren, VA $46,832

Dogue, VA $45,315

Dunnsville, VA $44,419

Edwardsville, VA $44,113

Farnham, VA $44,244

Garrisonville, VA $47,216

Hague, VA $44,765

Hartwood, VA $45,765

Haynesville, VA $44,728

Heathsville, VA $44,072

Hustle, VA $44,950

Irvington, VA $43,719

Jersey, VA $45,377

Kilmarnock, VA $43,756

King George, VA $46,085

Kinsale, VA $44,679

Ladysmith, VA $44,489

Lancaster, VA $43,863

Laneview, VA $43,970

Lively, VA $43,904

Locust Grove, VA $44,766

Loretto, VA $44,958

Lottsburg, VA $44,412

Merry Point, VA $43,795

Milford, VA $44,583

Mollusk, VA $43,810

Montross, VA $45,058

Morattico, VA $44,038

Mount Holly, VA $44,908

Ninde, VA $46,187

Nuttsville, VA $43,995

Oldhams, VA $44,643

Ophelia, VA $44,080

Partlow, VA $44,875

Port Royal, VA $44,947

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,956

Reedville, VA $44,047

Rhoadesville, VA $44,344

Rollins Fork, VA $45,343

Fulks Run, VA $43,020

Hinton, VA $42,980

Keezletown, VA $43,189

Lacey Spring, VA $43,211

Linville, VA $43,189

Luray, VA $43,327

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,239

Mount Crawford, VA $43,241

Mount Jackson, VA $43,099

Mount Solon, VA $43,105

New Market, VA $43,199

Orkney Springs, VA $43,007

Penn Laird, VA $43,259

Quicksburg, VA $43,142

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,235

Shenandoah, VA $43,214

Singers Glen, VA $43,186

Stanley, VA $43,217

Timberville, VA $43,206

Charlottesville, VA $43,284

Afton, VA $42,804

Arrington, VA $41,953

Barboursville, VA $43,452

Batesville, VA $43,181

Covesville, VA $42,808

Crozet, VA $43,201

Dyke, VA $43,180

Ruby, VA $46,991

Administrative Assistant (AST) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant (AST) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant (AST) positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant (AST) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant (AST)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$55,274	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$55,274	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$55,274	$27.0	20%
Software & Networking	$55,274	$27.0	20%
Telecom	$55,274	$27.0	20%

Administrative Assistant (AST) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant (AST)'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.

$41,573

Average $46,062/year

$52,322

$3,464

Average $3,838/month

$4,360

$799

Average $886/week

$1,006

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,322	$4,360	$1,006	$25
Average	$46,062	$3,838	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,573	$3,464	$799	$20

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