What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk'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/File Clerk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant/File Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant/File Clerk's salary?

An Administrative Assistant/File Clerk's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,150 for beginners, reaching about $61,075 at mid-level, and approach $93,388 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk?

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/File Clerk roles are District of Columbia $52,502, California $52,303, Massachusetts $51,606. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant/File Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/File Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Control Clerk: $58,937; Administrative Assistant/Clerk: $53,480; Administrative Clerk: $51,112; Administrative Accounting Clerk: $50,712; Administrative Accountant Clerk: $49,515.

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salary in Minnesota

How much does an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk make in Minnesota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk in Minnesota is $48,523 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,122
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,795 to $55,118
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,490

10% $39,490

50% (Median) $48,523

90% $61,122

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,118	$4,593	$1,060	$26
Average	$48,523	$4,044	$933	$23
25th Percentile	$43,795	$3,650	$842	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/File Clerk'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/File Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk'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): $47,150
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,047
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,075
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,330
Expert (over 8 years): $93,388

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant/File Clerk	less than 1 year	$47,150
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$53,047
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$61,075
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$81,330
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$93,388

How Do Administrative Assistant/File Clerk 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/File Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,502.
California: $52,303.
Massachusetts: $51,606.

District of Columbia $52,502 California $52,303 Massachusetts $51,606 Washington $51,416 New Jersey $51,397 Alaska $51,331 Connecticut $50,676 New York $50,411

Hawaii $49,562 Rhode Island $49,164 Maryland $48,893 Minnesota $48,523 Colorado $48,381 Illinois $48,334 Oregon $48,154 Delaware $48,021

New Hampshire $47,937 Virginia $47,751 Pennsylvania $47,205 Nevada $46,930 North Dakota $46,840 Michigan $46,698 Wisconsin $46,646 Vermont $46,541

Texas $46,252 Maine $46,233 Arizona $46,205 Ohio $46,171 Georgia $45,735 Indiana $45,517 Wyoming $45,474 Utah $45,408

Iowa $45,380 Kansas $45,152 Louisiana $45,086 North Carolina $45,062 Missouri $45,052 Florida $44,867 Montana $44,768 Nebraska $44,673

Kentucky $44,621 South Carolina $44,431 Tennessee $44,313 Idaho $44,265 New Mexico $43,919 Oklahoma $43,843 Alabama $43,563 South Dakota $43,094

Arkansas $42,838 West Virginia $42,700 Mississippi $42,288

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/File Clerk

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:

Conger: $46,457
Courtland: $46,405
Darfur: $46,166

Conger, MN $46,457

Courtland, MN $46,405

Darfur, MN $46,166

Delavan, MN $46,173

Eagle Lake, MN $46,842

Easton, MN $46,191

Ellendale, MN $46,843

Elmore, MN $45,952

Elysian, MN $47,076

Emmons, MN $46,091

Essig, MN $46,227

Fairmont, MN $46,076

Freeborn, MN $46,523

Frost, MN $46,026

Garden City, MN $46,170

Geneva, MN $46,960

Glenville, MN $46,292

Good Thunder, MN $46,253

Granada, MN $46,031

Hanska, MN $46,032

Hartland, MN $46,563

Hayward, MN $46,560

Henderson, MN $47,365

Hollandale, MN $46,757

Hope, MN $46,986

Huntley, MN $46,138

Janesville, MN $46,750

Kasota, MN $46,926

Kiester, MN $46,100

Kilkenny, MN $47,301

Lafayette, MN $46,497

Lake Crystal, MN $46,244

La Salle, MN $46,118

Le Center, MN $47,398

Le Sueur, MN $47,296

Lewisville, MN $46,070

Madelia, MN $46,106

Madison Lake, MN $46,972

Mapleton, MN $46,276

Minnesota Lake, MN $46,300

Montgomery, MN $47,568

New Prague, MN $48,157

New Richland, MN $46,675

New Ulm, MN $46,220

Nicollet, MN $46,657

Northrop, MN $46,358

Pemberton, MN $46,511

Saint Clair, MN $46,810

Saint James, MN $46,072

Saint Peter, MN $47,032

Sanborn, MN $45,888

Searles, MN $46,147

Sleepy Eye, MN $45,997

Springfield, MN $45,953

Truman, MN $46,085

Twin Lakes, MN $46,217

Vernon Center, MN $46,139

Waldorf, MN $46,405

Waseca, MN $46,832

Waterville, MN $47,157

Wells, MN $46,304

Winnebago, MN $46,166

Windom, MN $46,007

Adrian, MN $44,810

Alpha, MN $45,873

Arco, MN $45,810

Avoca, MN $45,783

Balaton, MN $45,695

Beaver Creek, MN $43,662

Bigelow, MN $45,236

Bingham Lake, MN $45,938

Brewster, MN $45,805

Butterfield, MN $45,991

Ceylon, MN $45,909

Chandler, MN $45,060

Currie, MN $45,868

Dovray, MN $46,047

Dunnell, MN $45,839

Starbuck, MN $45,844

Morris, MN $45,873

Crane Lake, MN $45,399

Cromwell, MN $45,571

Grand Rapids, MN $45,584

Ely, MN $45,465

Embarrass, MN $45,401

Esko, MN $45,559

Eveleth, MN $45,470

Finlayson, MN $45,696

Floodwood, MN $45,443

Forbes, MN $45,321

Gilbert, MN $45,457

Goodland, MN $45,387

Hibbing, MN $45,355

Hill City, MN $45,532

Holyoke, MN $45,567

Hoyt Lakes, MN $45,465

Iron, MN $45,333

Jacobson, MN $45,416

Keewatin, MN $45,559

Kerrick, MN $45,647

Kettle River, MN $45,644

Kinney, MN $45,403

Mcgregor, MN $45,576

Makinen, MN $45,410

Marble, MN $45,531

Meadowlands, MN $45,421

Melrude, MN $45,403

Moose Lake, MN $45,744

Afton, MN $48,630

Almelund, MN $47,419

Bayport, MN $48,550

Bethel, MN $48,137

Braham, MN $46,750

Brook Park, MN $46,019

Cambridge, MN $47,288

Cannon Falls, MN $47,501

Castle Rock, MN $48,268

Cedar, MN $48,357

Center City, MN $47,727

Chisago City, MN $48,142

Circle Pines, MN $48,991

Cottage Grove, MN $48,754

Dalbo, MN $46,743

Wirt, MN $45,453

Thief River Falls, MN $45,723

Alvarado, MN $45,583

Angle Inlet, MN $45,563

Argyle, MN $45,639

Badger, MN $45,668

Brooks, MN $45,680

Crookston, MN $45,603

Donaldson, MN $45,659

East Grand Forks, MN $45,527

Euclid, MN $45,558

Fisher, MN $45,529

Gatzke, MN $45,590

Goodridge, MN $45,622

Greenbush, MN $45,670

Grygla, MN $45,569

Hallock, MN $45,782

Halma, MN $45,657

Humboldt, MN $45,756

Karlstad, MN $45,687

Kennedy, MN $45,680

Lake Bronson, MN $45,648

Lancaster, MN $45,651

Mentor, MN $45,666

Middle River, MN $45,643

Newfolden, MN $45,655

Noyes, MN $45,796

Oak Island, MN $45,561

Oklee, MN $45,690

Oslo, MN $45,596

Plummer, MN $45,670

Red Lake Falls, MN $45,647

Roseau, MN $45,697

Saint Hilaire, MN $45,675

Saint Vincent, MN $45,759

Salol, MN $45,657

Stephen, MN $45,639

Strandquist, MN $45,625

Strathcona, MN $45,619

Viking, MN $45,602

Wannaska, MN $45,642

Warren, MN $45,584

Warroad, MN $45,712

Edgerton, MN $44,815

Georgetown, MN $45,679

Glyndon, MN $45,674

Morton, MN $45,923

Murdock, MN $45,830

New London, MN $46,232

Norcross, MN $45,701

Odessa, MN $45,667

Olivia, MN $45,916

Ortonville, MN $45,763

Pennock, MN $46,011

Porter, MN $45,753

Prinsburg, MN $45,935

Raymond, MN $45,870

Redwood Falls, MN $45,918

Renville, MN $45,868

Sacred Heart, MN $45,841

Seaforth, MN $45,975

Spicer, MN $46,274

Sunburg, MN $45,975

Taunton, MN $45,826

Vesta, MN $45,822

Wabasso, MN $45,872

Wanda, MN $46,039

Watson, MN $45,850

Wheaton, MN $45,755

Wood Lake, MN $45,832

Saint Cloud, MN $46,780

Albany, MN $46,510

Alexandria, MN $45,930

Ashby, MN $45,816

Avon, MN $46,647

Barrett, MN $45,786

Belgrade, MN $46,186

Bock, MN $46,742

Bowlus, MN $46,454

Brandon, MN $45,827

Brooten, MN $46,039

Buckman, MN $46,532

Burtrum, MN $46,268

Carlos, MN $45,834

Cold Spring, MN $46,694

Collegeville, MN $46,701

Cyrus, MN $45,821

Dalton, MN $45,796

Elrosa, MN $46,417

Waltham, MN $47,098

Evansville, MN $45,803

Farwell, MN $45,824

Flensburg, MN $46,290

Foley, MN $46,656

Foreston, MN $46,665

Freeport, MN $46,420

Garfield, MN $45,835

Gilman, MN $46,643

Glenwood, MN $45,929

Greenwald, MN $46,398

Grey Eagle, MN $46,245

Hillman, MN $46,217

Hoffman, MN $45,825

Holdingford, MN $46,516

Holmes City, MN $45,821

Isle, MN $45,721

Kensington, MN $45,810

Lastrup, MN $46,225

Little Falls, MN $46,262

Long Prairie, MN $46,081

Lowry, MN $45,834

Mc Grath, MN $45,587

Melrose, MN $46,330

Milaca, MN $46,598

Miltona, MN $45,833

Nelson, MN $45,845

New Munich, MN $46,397

Oak Park, MN $46,698

Ogilvie, MN $46,424

Onamia, MN $46,075

Osakis, MN $45,983

Parkers Prairie, MN $45,785

Paynesville, MN $46,549

Pease, MN $46,749

Pierz, MN $46,251

Rice, MN $46,625

Richmond, MN $46,619

Rockville, MN $46,730

Roscoe, MN $46,585

Royalton, MN $46,546

Saint Joseph, MN $46,755

Saint Stephen, MN $46,666

Saint Martin, MN $46,565

Sartell, MN $46,729

Sauk Centre, MN $46,164

Sauk Rapids, MN $46,705

Nashua, MN $45,758

Naytahwaush, MN $45,797

New York Mills, MN $45,777

Nielsville, MN $45,667

Ogema, MN $45,695

Osage, MN $45,730

Ottertail, MN $45,818

Pelican Rapids, MN $45,770

Perham, MN $45,817

Perley, MN $45,701

Ponsford, MN $45,692

Richville, MN $45,777

Richwood, MN $45,716

Rochert, MN $45,734

Rothsay, MN $45,715

Sabin, MN $45,685

Shelly, MN $45,717

Tintah, MN $45,727

Twin Valley, MN $45,690

Ulen, MN $45,684

Underwood, MN $45,806

Vergas, MN $45,769

Vining, MN $45,767

Waubun, MN $45,698

Wendell, MN $45,745

White Earth, MN $45,842

Winger, MN $45,698

Wolf Lake, MN $45,732

Wolverton, MN $45,747

Bemidji, MN $45,789

Bagley, MN $45,732

Baudette, MN $45,620

Bena, MN $45,555

Big Falls, MN $45,417

Bigfork, MN $45,461

Birchdale, MN $45,470

Blackduck, MN $45,625

Bowstring, MN $45,514

Cass Lake, MN $45,694

Clearbrook, MN $45,714

Deer River, MN $45,549

Talmoon, MN $45,529

Effie, MN $45,423

Federal Dam, MN $45,632

Gonvick, MN $45,694

Gully, MN $45,660

Hines, MN $45,649

International Falls, MN $45,624

Kelliher, MN $45,596

Lengby, MN $45,711

Leonard, MN $45,680

Littlefork, MN $45,501

Loman, MN $45,492

Longville, MN $45,665

Marcell, MN $45,475

Margie, MN $45,452

Max, MN $45,519

Mizpah, MN $45,527

Northome, MN $45,521

Outing, MN $45,600

Pennington, MN $45,611

Ponemah, MN $45,695

Puposky, MN $45,662

Ranier, MN $45,808

Kabetogama, MN $45,455

Redby, MN $45,748

Redlake, MN $45,687

Remer, MN $45,565

Roosevelt, MN $45,617

Shevlin, MN $45,691

Solway, MN $45,703

South International Falls, MN $45,631

Spring Lake, MN $45,529

Squaw Lake, MN $45,523

Swift, MN $45,620

Tenstrike, MN $45,673

Trail, MN $45,643

Swanville, MN $46,242

Moorhead, MN $45,654

Upsala, MN $46,391

Villard, MN $45,953

Wahkon, MN $45,975

Waite Park, MN $46,779

West Union, MN $46,118

Brainerd, MN $45,892

Baxter, MN $45,947

Ah Gwah Ching, MN $45,732

Aitkin, MN $45,686

Akeley, MN $45,712

Aldrich, MN $45,759

Backus, MN $45,707

Benedict, MN $45,688

Bertha, MN $45,791

Browerville, MN $45,913

Clarissa, MN $45,854

Crosby, MN $45,732

Crosslake, MN $45,764

Cushing, MN $45,933

Deerwood, MN $45,769

Eagle Bend, MN $45,790

Emily, MN $45,641

Fifty Lakes, MN $45,643

Fort Ripley, MN $46,013

Garrison, MN $45,933

Hackensack, MN $45,700

Hewitt, MN $45,770

Ironton, MN $45,782

Jenkins, MN $45,765

Lake George, MN $45,728

Lake Hubert, MN $45,803

Laporte, MN $45,699

Menahga, MN $45,749

Merrifield, MN $45,767

Motley, MN $45,743

Nevis, MN $45,733

Nisswa, MN $45,807

Palisade, MN $45,537

Park Rapids, MN $45,761

Pequot Lakes, MN $45,773

Pillager, MN $45,794

Pine River, MN $45,712

Randall, MN $46,091

Sebeka, MN $45,724

Nimrod, MN $45,720

Staples, MN $45,777

Verndale, MN $45,747

Wadena, MN $45,816

Walker, MN $45,729

Detroit Lakes, MN $45,822

Ada, MN $45,685

Audubon, MN $45,761

Barnesville, MN $45,708

Battle Lake, MN $45,813

Bejou, MN $45,643

Beltrami, MN $45,679

Bluffton, MN $45,771

Borup, MN $45,681

Breckenridge, MN $45,862

Callaway, MN $45,712

Campbell, MN $45,755

Climax, MN $45,602

Clitherall, MN $45,784

Comstock, MN $45,702

Deer Creek, MN $45,771

Dent, MN $45,781

Dilworth, MN $45,651

Elbow Lake, MN $45,798

Elizabeth, MN $45,770

Erhard, MN $45,758

Erskine, MN $45,720

Felton, MN $45,672

Fergus Falls, MN $45,846

Fertile, MN $45,699

Flom, MN $45,677

Fosston, MN $45,734

Foxhome, MN $45,721

Frazee, MN $45,773

Gary, MN $45,645

Halstad, MN $45,713

Wabasha, MN $46,988

Hawley, MN $45,680

Hendrum, MN $45,702

Henning, MN $45,790

Hitterdal, MN $45,683

Kent, MN $45,730

Lake Park, MN $45,692

Mcintosh, MN $45,718

Mahnomen, MN $45,717

Wilton, MN $45,691

Waskish, MN $45,504

Williams, MN $45,624

Mountain Iron, MN $45,373

Cotton, MN $45,469

Wayzata, MN $49,066

Navarre, MN $49,072

Young America, MN $47,945

Winsted, MN $47,454

Winthrop, MN $46,634

Zimmerman, MN $47,248

Minneapolis, MN $49,533

Nashwauk, MN $45,378

Orr, MN $45,394

Nett Lake, MN $45,688

Pengilly, MN $45,400

Virginia, MN $45,455

Saginaw, MN $45,539

Sawyer, MN $45,545

Side Lake, MN $45,381

Soudan, MN $45,517

Sturgeon Lake, MN $45,721

Swan River, MN $45,390

Swatara, MN $45,504

Taconite, MN $45,554

Tamarack, MN $45,496

Tower, MN $45,447

Twig, MN $45,553

Warba, MN $45,432

Willow River, MN $45,760

Winton, MN $45,729

Wrenshall, MN $45,557

Wright, MN $45,528

Duluth, MN $45,560

Rochester, MN $47,537

Adams, MN $46,593

Altura, MN $46,698

Austin, MN $46,865

Blooming Prairie, MN $47,138

Brownsdale, MN $47,035

Brownsville, MN $44,820

Dundas, MN $47,720

Elko New Market, MN $48,364

Faribault, MN $47,285

Farmington, MN $48,494

Forest Lake, MN $48,587

Frontenac, MN $47,052

Goodhue, MN $47,315

Grandy, MN $47,157

Grasston, MN $46,382

Hampton, MN $48,210

Harris, MN $47,242

Hastings, MN $48,338

Henriette, MN $46,395

Hinckley, MN $45,794

Hugo, MN $48,769

Isanti, MN $47,787

Lake City, MN $47,196

Lake Elmo, MN $48,834

Lakeland, MN $48,525

Lakeville, MN $48,605

Lindstrom, MN $47,920

Lonsdale, MN $47,875

Marine On Saint Croix, MN $48,400

Medford, MN $47,132

Mora, MN $46,144

Morristown, MN $47,122

Nerstrand, MN $47,178

Newport, MN $49,007

North Branch, MN $47,729

Northfield, MN $47,916

Owatonna, MN $47,117

Pine City, MN $46,416

Randolph, MN $48,069

Red Wing, MN $47,218

Rock Creek, MN $46,736

Rosemount, MN $48,775

Rush City, MN $46,902

Saint Francis, MN $48,055

Saint Paul Park, MN $48,895

Sandstone, MN $45,780

Scandia, MN $48,245

Shafer, MN $47,759

South Saint Paul, MN $49,116

Inver Grove Heights, MN $49,000

Waverly, MN $47,511

Byron, MN $47,540

Caledonia, MN $45,020

Canton, MN $45,923

Chatfield, MN $47,025

Claremont, MN $47,252

Dakota, MN $44,924

Dexter, MN $47,117

Dodge Center, MN $47,322

Dover, MN $47,130

Eitzen, MN $45,021

Elgin, MN $47,418

Elkton, MN $46,947

Eyota, MN $47,381

Fountain, MN $46,686

Grand Meadow, MN $47,096

Harmony, MN $46,077

Hayfield, MN $47,248

Hokah, MN $44,707

Homer, MN $45,244

Houston, MN $45,111

Kasson, MN $47,432

Kellogg, MN $46,903

Kenyon, MN $47,340

La Crescent, MN $44,697

Lanesboro, MN $46,088

Lansing, MN $46,953

Le Roy, MN $46,429

Lewiston, MN $46,143

Lyle, MN $46,410

Mabel, MN $45,794

Mantorville, MN $47,426

Mazeppa, MN $47,360

Millville, MN $47,315

Minnesota City, MN $46,169

Oronoco, MN $47,540

Ostrander, MN $46,865

Peterson, MN $46,005

Pine Island, MN $47,427

Plainview, MN $47,148

Preston, MN $46,302

Racine, MN $47,256

Reads Landing, MN $46,980

Rollingstone, MN $46,367

Rose Creek, MN $46,625

Rushford, MN $45,687

Saint Charles, MN $46,901

Sargeant, MN $47,174

Spring Grove, MN $45,394

Spring Valley, MN $47,008

Stewartville, MN $47,381

Taopi, MN $46,496

Utica, MN $46,481

Ellsworth, MN $44,378

Fulda, MN $45,713

Garvin, MN $45,854

Hardwick, MN $44,238

Hendricks, MN $45,690

Heron Lake, MN $45,926

Hills, MN $43,601

Holland, MN $45,124

Ihlen, MN $44,278

Iona, MN $45,297

Ivanhoe, MN $45,784

Jackson, MN $45,919

Jasper, MN $44,066

Jeffers, MN $45,923

Kanaranzi, MN $44,261

Kenneth, MN $44,539

Lake Benton, MN $45,452

Lakefield, MN $45,854

Lake Wilson, MN $45,309

Lamberton, MN $45,882

Leota, MN $44,944

Lismore, MN $44,903

Luverne, MN $44,052

Lynd, MN $45,878

Magnolia, MN $44,338

Mountain Lake, MN $46,003

Odin, MN $45,992

Okabena, MN $45,911

Ormsby, MN $46,015

Pipestone, MN $44,872

Reading, MN $45,335

Revere, MN $45,859

Round Lake, MN $45,769

Rushmore, MN $45,052

Russell, MN $45,851

Ruthton, MN $45,369

Sherburn, MN $45,980

Slayton, MN $45,578

Steen, MN $43,917

Storden, MN $45,908

Tracy, MN $45,900

Trimont, MN $46,041

Trosky, MN $44,385

Tyler, MN $45,632

Walnut Grove, MN $45,869

Welcome, MN $46,042

Westbrook, MN $45,910

Wilmont, MN $45,180

Woodstock, MN $45,078

Worthington, MN $45,585

Beaver Bay, MN $45,535

Brimson, MN $45,386

Finland, MN $45,467

Grand Marais, MN $45,561

Grand Portage, MN $45,524

Hovland, MN $45,511

Isabella, MN $45,369

Knife River, MN $45,549

Lutsen, MN $45,537

Schroeder, MN $45,510

Silver Bay, MN $45,537

Tofte, MN $45,490

Two Harbors, MN $45,554

Adolph, MN $45,560

Alborn, MN $45,497

Angora, MN $45,347

Askov, MN $45,812

Aurora, MN $45,481

Babbitt, MN $45,474

Barnum, MN $45,562

Biwabik, MN $45,529

Bovey, MN $45,456

Britt, MN $45,378

Brookston, MN $45,523

Bruno, MN $45,709

Buhl, MN $45,408

Calumet, MN $45,558

Canyon, MN $45,507

Carlton, MN $45,552

Chisholm, MN $45,403

Cloquet, MN $45,547

Cohasset, MN $45,585

Coleraine, MN $45,675

Cook, MN $45,392

Albertville, MN $48,083

Annandale, MN $46,855

Anoka, MN $48,461

Andover, MN $48,767

Hopkins, MN $49,348

Burnsville, MN $48,927

Arlington, MN $47,182

Becker, MN $46,934

Big Lake, MN $47,191

Bird Island, MN $45,901

Osseo, MN $49,004

Brownton, MN $46,797

Buffalo, MN $47,641

Buffalo Lake, MN $46,255

Carver, MN $48,433

Champlin, MN $48,978

Chanhassen, MN $48,943

Chaska, MN $48,673

Clear Lake, MN $46,733

Clearwater, MN $46,724

Cokato, MN $46,949

Cologne, MN $48,253

Crystal Bay, MN $48,945

Darwin, MN $46,748

Dassel, MN $46,918

Dayton, MN $48,749

Delano, MN $48,207

Eden Valley, MN $46,622

Elk River, MN $47,957

Excelsior, MN $48,861

Fairfax, MN $45,978

Franklin, MN $45,902

Gaylord, MN $46,970

Gibbon, MN $46,250

Glencoe, MN $47,185

Green Isle, MN $47,430

Hamburg, MN $47,765

Hamel, MN $48,888

Hanover, MN $48,427

Hector, MN $46,018

Eden Prairie, MN $49,202

Minnetonka, MN $49,179

Maple Plain, MN $48,739

Howard Lake, MN $47,198

Hutchinson, MN $46,756

Jordan, MN $48,444

Kimball, MN $46,688

Lester Prairie, MN $47,522

Litchfield, MN $46,575

Long Lake, MN $48,950

Loretto, MN $48,543

Maple Lake, MN $47,018

Mayer, MN $47,961

Dennison, MN $47,279

Stacy, MN $48,147

Stanchfield, MN $46,952

Stillwater, MN $48,648

Taylors Falls, MN $47,388

Vermillion, MN $48,413

Warsaw, MN $47,236

Webster, MN $48,167

Welch, MN $47,581

Willernie, MN $48,943

Wyoming, MN $48,359

Saint Paul, MN $49,288

Mendota, MN $49,337

Minnetonka Beach, MN $48,960

Monticello, MN $47,171

Montrose, MN $47,814

Mound, MN $48,706

New Auburn, MN $47,176

New Germany, MN $47,790

Norwood Young America, MN $47,928

Plato, MN $47,610

Princeton, MN $46,940

Prior Lake, MN $48,720

Rockford, MN $48,423

Rogers, MN $48,621

Saint Bonifacius, MN $48,545

Saint Michael, MN $48,158

Santiago, MN $46,879

Savage, MN $48,986

Shakopee, MN $48,788

Silver Creek, MN $46,929

Silver Lake, MN $47,110

South Haven, MN $46,733

Norwood, MN $47,899

Spring Park, MN $48,831

Stewart, MN $46,472

Victoria, MN $48,675

Waconia, MN $48,361

Watertown, MN $48,173

Watkins, MN $46,663

Wanamingo, MN $47,349

West Concord, MN $47,321

Winona, MN $45,464

Stockton, MN $46,069

Wykoff, MN $46,885

Zumbro Falls, MN $47,368

Zumbrota, MN $47,344

Mankato, MN $46,718

Albert Lea, MN $46,605

Alden, MN $46,256

Amboy, MN $46,148

Belle Plaine, MN $48,058

Blue Earth, MN $46,073

Bricelyn, MN $46,101

Clarks Grove, MN $46,680

Cleveland, MN $47,149

Comfrey, MN $45,942

Willmar, MN $46,184

Alberta, MN $45,778

Appleton, MN $45,831

Atwater, MN $46,305

Barry, MN $45,802

Beardsley, MN $45,608

Bellingham, MN $45,684

Belview, MN $45,822

Benson, MN $45,872

Blomkest, MN $45,894

Boyd, MN $45,811

Browns Valley, MN $45,627

Canby, MN $45,729

Chokio, MN $45,780

Clara City, MN $45,886

Clarkfield, MN $45,844

Clements, MN $45,887

Clinton, MN $45,686

Clontarf, MN $45,800

Correll, MN $45,721

Cosmos, MN $46,291

Cottonwood, MN $45,860

Danube, MN $45,870

Danvers, MN $45,783

Dawson, MN $45,841

Donnelly, MN $45,777

Dumont, MN $45,717

Echo, MN $45,811

Ghent, MN $45,883

Graceville, MN $45,693

Granite Falls, MN $45,884

Grove City, MN $46,410

Hancock, MN $45,833

Hanley Falls, MN $45,831

Herman, MN $45,761

Holloway, MN $45,778

Kandiyohi, MN $46,217

Kerkhoven, MN $45,872

Lake Lillian, MN $46,079

Lucan, MN $45,849

Madison, MN $45,745

Marietta, MN $45,586

Marshall, MN $45,948

Maynard, MN $45,836

Milan, MN $45,841

Milroy, MN $45,838

Minneota, MN $45,869

Montevideo, MN $45,892

Morgan, MN $45,922

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/File Clerk 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/File Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/File Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$58,228	$28.0	20%
Financial Services	$58,228	$28.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$58,228	$28.0	20%
Software & Networking	$58,228	$28.0	20%
Telecom	$58,228	$28.0	20%

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk'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.

$43,795

Average $48,523/year

$55,118

$3,650

Average $4,044/month

$4,593

$842

Average $933/week

$1,060

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,118	$4,593	$1,060	$26
Average	$48,523	$4,044	$933	$23
25th Percentile	$43,795	$3,650	$842	$21

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