Administrative Assistant/Database Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager in the United States is $52,742 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,716
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,486 to $57,439
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,701

Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Database Manager Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Database Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Assistant/Database Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager'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): $50,017
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,763
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,242
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,242
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,438
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Administrative Assistant/Database Manager less than 1 year $50,017
Early Career Level Administrative Assistant/Database Manager 1-2 years $51,763
Mid-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Database Manager 2-4 years $54,242
Senior-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Database Manager 5-8 years $54,242
Expert Level Administrative Assistant/Database Manager over 8 years $54,438

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Database Manager

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:

  • San Jose: $66,523
  • San Francisco: $65,795
  • Oakland: $64,408

How Education impacts an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Assistant/Database Manager professionals enter the field with a Associate's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager with a Associate's is between $50,915 and $54,103.

Administrative Assistant/Database Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Assistant/Database Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 17.7%
High School 17.7%
Associate's Degree 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree 66.8%
Master's Degree or MBA 7.2%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.4%

Administrative Assistant/Database Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Database Manager'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$47,486
Average $52,742/year
$57,439
$3,957
Average $4,395/month
$4,787
$913
Average $1,014/week
$1,105
$23
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,439 $4,787 $1,105 $28
Average $52,742 $4,395 $1,014 $25
25th Percentile $47,486 $3,957 $913 $23

Most common benefits for Administrative Assistant/Database Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Administrative Assistant/Database Manager

Here are companies hiring for Administrative Assistant/Database Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

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