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 $43,786 for beginners, reaching about $56,718 at mid-level, and approach $86,726 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 North Carolina

How much does an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk in North Carolina is $45,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,762
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,671 to $51,186
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,673

10% $36,673

50% (Median) $45,062

90% $56,762

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,186	$4,266	$984	$25
Average	$45,062	$3,755	$867	$22
25th Percentile	$40,671	$3,389	$782	$20

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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): $43,786
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,263
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,718
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,528
Expert (over 8 years): $86,726

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant/File Clerk	less than 1 year	$43,786
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$49,263
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$56,718
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$75,528
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$86,726

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:

Morven: $42,993
Mount Holly: $45,607
Mount Mourne: $44,960

Morven, NC $42,993

Mount Holly, NC $45,607

Mount Mourne, NC $44,960

Mount Pleasant, NC $44,346

Mount Ulla, NC $44,336

Newell, NC $45,820

New London, NC $43,956

Norwood, NC $43,940

Oakboro, NC $44,469

Paw Creek, NC $45,826

Peachland, NC $43,578

Pineville, NC $45,716

Polkton, NC $44,236

Polkville, NC $44,078

Richfield, NC $44,159

Rockwell, NC $44,352

Rutherfordton, NC $43,684

Salisbury, NC $44,426

Warsaw, NC $43,024

Roaring River, NC $43,177

Ronda, NC $43,300

Rutherford College, NC $43,671

Scottville, NC $42,548

Sherrills Ford, NC $44,602

Sparta, NC $42,803

State Road, NC $43,278

Stony Point, NC $43,684

Sugar Grove, NC $42,550

Taylorsville, NC $43,414

Terrell, NC $44,731

Thurmond, NC $43,125

Todd, NC $42,551

Traphill, NC $42,999

Turnersburg, NC $43,817

Union Grove, NC $43,333

Valdese, NC $43,590

Valle Crucis, NC $42,609

Vilas, NC $42,519

Warrensville, NC $42,590

West Jefferson, NC $42,598

Wilkesboro, NC $43,056

Zionville, NC $42,551

Scotts, NC $43,653

Alexander, NC $43,618

Almond, NC $42,900

Arden, NC $43,616

Bakersville, NC $42,631

Balsam, NC $43,151

Balsam Grove, NC $43,279

Barnardsville, NC $43,454

Bat Cave, NC $43,476

Black Mountain, NC $43,496

Brevard, NC $43,351

Bryson City, NC $42,935

Burnsville, NC $43,175

Candler, NC $43,592

Canton, NC $43,422

Cashiers, NC $43,056

Cedar Mountain, NC $43,478

Cherokee, NC $43,062

Chimney Rock, NC $43,461

Clyde, NC $43,361

Columbus, NC $43,900

Cullowhee, NC $43,151

Dana, NC $43,444

Gaston, NC $43,122

Greenville, NC $42,659

Grimesland, NC $42,489

Halifax, NC $42,619

Hamilton, NC $42,488

Shelby, NC $44,425

Spencer, NC $44,428

Spindale, NC $43,730

Stanfield, NC $44,883

Stanley, NC $45,431

Troutman, NC $44,228

Union Mills, NC $43,296

Vale, NC $44,502

Waco, NC $45,010

Wadesboro, NC $43,447

Waxhaw, NC $45,061

Wingate, NC $44,729

Charlotte, NC $45,830

Dillsboro, NC $42,967

East Flat Rock, NC $43,424

Edneyville, NC $43,469

Enka, NC $43,682

Etowah, NC $43,456

Fairview, NC $43,571

Flat Rock, NC $43,427

Fletcher, NC $43,575

Fontana Dam, NC $43,043

Franklin, NC $42,741

Gerton, NC $43,533

Glenville, NC $42,950

Glenwood, NC $43,307

Hazelwood, NC $43,260

Hendersonville, NC $43,423

Green Mountain, NC $42,562

Highlands, NC $42,924

Horse Shoe, NC $43,505

Hot Springs, NC $43,229

Lake Junaluska, NC $43,308

Lake Lure, NC $43,458

Lake Toxaway, NC $43,249

Leicester, NC $43,554

Little Switzerland, NC $43,029

Lynn, NC $43,544

Maggie Valley, NC $43,129

Marion, NC $43,423

Marshall, NC $43,278

Mars Hill, NC $43,306

Micaville, NC $43,028

Mill Spring, NC $43,444

Montreat, NC $43,515

Mountain Home, NC $43,515

Mills River, NC $43,520

Naples, NC $43,534

Nebo, NC $43,201

Old Fort, NC $43,415

Otto, NC $42,693

Penland, NC $42,899

Penrose, NC $43,383

Pisgah Forest, NC $43,425

Ridgecrest, NC $43,502

Robbinsville, NC $42,897

Rosman, NC $43,333

Saluda, NC $43,425

Sapphire, NC $43,102

Scaly Mountain, NC $42,836

Skyland, NC $43,636

Spruce Pine, NC $42,961

Hassell, NC $42,532

Tryon, NC $43,717

Tuckasegee, NC $42,997

Tuxedo, NC $43,480

Waynesville, NC $43,007

Weaverville, NC $43,583

Webster, NC $43,018

Whittier, NC $42,914

Zirconia, NC $43,493

Asheville, NC $43,710

Andrews, NC $42,813

Brasstown, NC $42,637

Culberson, NC $42,594

Hayesville, NC $42,668

Marble, NC $42,774

Murphy, NC $42,641

Warne, NC $42,638

Whitsett, NC $44,115

Henrico, NC $43,089

Hobgood, NC $42,551

Hollister, NC $43,657

Jackson, NC $42,498

Jamesville, NC $42,420

Kelford, NC $42,589

Lewiston Woodville, NC $42,396

Littleton, NC $43,161

Lucama, NC $44,708

Macclesfield, NC $43,390

Margarettsville, NC $42,972

Milwaukee, NC $42,962

Murfreesboro, NC $43,174

Nashville, NC $44,237

Oak City, NC $42,396

Pantego, NC $42,377

Parmele, NC $42,534

Pendleton, NC $43,088

Pikeville, NC $43,974

Pinetops, NC $43,459

Pinetown, NC $42,380

Pleasant Hill, NC $43,113

Potecasi, NC $42,849

Red Oak, NC $44,096

Rich Square, NC $42,590

Roanoke Rapids, NC $42,883

Robersonville, NC $42,447

Roxobel, NC $42,675

Saratoga, NC $43,852

Scotland Neck, NC $42,502

Scranton, NC $42,354

Seaboard, NC $42,894

Severn, NC $43,103

Sharpsburg, NC $44,109

Simpson, NC $42,615

Sims, NC $44,935

Speed, NC $42,858

Spring Hope, NC $44,938

Stantonsburg, NC $43,702

Stokes, NC $42,431

Swanquarter, NC $42,355

Tarboro, NC $43,038

Tillery, NC $42,507

Walstonburg, NC $43,465

Washington, NC $42,500

Weldon, NC $42,781

Whitakers, NC $43,401

Williamston, NC $42,474

Wilson, NC $44,209

Woodland, NC $42,829

Elizabeth City, NC $43,618

Ahoskie, NC $43,047

Avon, NC $42,518

Aydlett, NC $43,746

Barco, NC $43,822

Belvidere, NC $43,575

Buxton, NC $42,540

Camden, NC $43,701

Cofield, NC $43,163

Coinjock, NC $43,859

Colerain, NC $42,939

Columbia, NC $42,497

Corapeake, NC $43,908

Corolla, NC $43,731

Creswell, NC $42,425

Currituck, NC $44,071

Durants Neck, NC $43,284

Edenton, NC $43,039

Eure, NC $43,377

Frisco, NC $42,552

Gates, NC $43,727

Gatesville, NC $43,424

Grandy, NC $43,472

Harbinger, NC $43,107

Harrellsville, NC $43,221

Hatteras, NC $42,558

Hertford, NC $43,267

Hobbsville, NC $43,639

Jarvisburg, NC $43,243

Kill Devil Hills, NC $42,969

Kitty Hawk, NC $43,152

Knotts Island, NC $44,290

Swannanoa, NC $43,623

Sylva, NC $42,998

Vaughan, NC $43,276

Wake Forest, NC $45,852

Warrenton, NC $43,818

Wendell, NC $45,920

Willow Spring, NC $45,753

Wilsons Mills, NC $45,456

Wise, NC $43,484

Youngsville, NC $45,631

Zebulon, NC $45,627

Raleigh, NC $46,503

Durham, NC $45,350

Rocky Mount, NC $43,692

Aulander, NC $42,802

Aurora, NC $42,392

Bailey, NC $44,956

Bath, NC $42,454

Battleboro, NC $43,558

Belhaven, NC $42,401

Bellarthur, NC $42,927

Bethel, NC $42,625

Black Creek, NC $44,221

Blounts Creek, NC $42,408

Castalia, NC $44,482

Chocowinity, NC $42,467

Como, NC $43,328

Conetoe, NC $42,939

Conway, NC $42,995

Edward, NC $42,436

Elm City, NC $43,996

Enfield, NC $43,151

Engelhard, NC $42,363

Everetts, NC $42,537

Fairfield, NC $42,359

Falkland, NC $43,096

Farmville, NC $43,184

Fountain, NC $43,269

Fremont, NC $44,036

White Oak, NC $42,582

Wilmington, NC $43,440

Ash, NC $43,032

Atkinson, NC $43,150

Bolivia, NC $43,240

Bolton, NC $43,083

Brunswick, NC $42,807

Burgaw, NC $43,162

Carolina Beach, NC $43,337

Castle Hayne, NC $43,440

Cerro Gordo, NC $42,554

Chadbourn, NC $42,636

Clarendon, NC $42,699

Clarkton, NC $42,690

Council, NC $42,841

Currie, NC $43,311

Delco, NC $43,231

Evergreen, NC $42,592

Fair Bluff, NC $42,564

Garland, NC $42,792

Hallsboro, NC $42,759

Hampstead, NC $43,195

Harrells, NC $42,723

Holly Ridge, NC $43,046

Ivanhoe, NC $42,866

Kelly, NC $42,925

Kure Beach, NC $43,265

Lake Waccamaw, NC $42,950

Leland, NC $43,408

Longwood, NC $42,899

Magnolia, NC $42,861

Maple Hill, NC $42,989

Nakina, NC $42,776

Riegelwood, NC $43,172

Rocky Point, NC $43,306

Rose Hill, NC $42,889

Shallotte, NC $43,056

Sneads Ferry, NC $42,957

Southport, NC $43,241

Supply, NC $43,130

Tabor City, NC $42,712

Teachey, NC $42,963

Oak Island, NC $43,168

Wallace, NC $42,895

Calabash, NC $42,933

Sunset Beach, NC $42,938

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $42,958

Whiteville, NC $42,718

Willard, NC $43,012

Winnabow, NC $43,400

Wrightsville Beach, NC $43,426

Kinston, NC $42,609

Albertson, NC $42,726

Alliance, NC $42,599

Arapahoe, NC $42,490

Atlantic, NC $42,493

Atlantic Beach, NC $42,604

Ayden, NC $42,531

Bayboro, NC $42,447

Beaufort, NC $42,507

Beulaville, NC $42,940

Bridgeton, NC $42,563

Cedar Island, NC $42,314

Chinquapin, NC $42,897

Comfort, NC $42,600

Cove City, NC $42,452

Davis, NC $42,507

Deep Run, NC $42,654

Dover, NC $42,429

Ernul, NC $42,408

Gloucester, NC $42,557

Grantsboro, NC $42,452

Grifton, NC $42,508

Harkers Island, NC $42,605

Havelock, NC $42,523

Cherry Point, NC $42,689

Hobucken, NC $42,371

Hookerton, NC $42,928

Hubert, NC $42,833

Jacksonville, NC $42,973

Camp Lejeune, NC $43,050

Garysburg, NC $42,892

Manns Harbor, NC $42,331

Townsville, NC $43,592

Manteo, NC $42,695

Maple, NC $43,950

Merry Hill, NC $42,810

Moyock, NC $44,161

Nags Head, NC $42,558

Ocracoke, NC $42,509

Plymouth, NC $42,478

Point Harbor, NC $43,183

Poplar Branch, NC $43,644

Powells Point, NC $43,146

Powellsville, NC $43,019

Rodanthe, NC $42,448

Roduco, NC $43,610

Yanceyville, NC $43,734

Greensboro, NC $44,137

Angier, NC $45,241

Apex, NC $45,722

Bahama, NC $44,803

Benson, NC $44,542

Broadway, NC $43,874

Buies Creek, NC $44,392

Bullock, NC $43,545

Bunn, NC $45,296

Butner, NC $45,119

Carrboro, NC $44,763

Cary, NC $46,220

Chapel Hill, NC $44,765

Clayton, NC $45,857

Coats, NC $44,573

Creedmoor, NC $45,336

Four Oaks, NC $44,400

Franklinton, NC $45,165

Fuquay Varina, NC $45,350

Garner, NC $46,155

Goldsboro, NC $43,877

Henderson, NC $44,350

Holly Springs, NC $45,620

Hurdle Mills, NC $43,740

Kenly, NC $44,819

Kipling, NC $44,930

Kittrell, NC $44,959

Knightdale, NC $46,243

Lillington, NC $44,006

Louisburg, NC $44,943

Macon, NC $43,395

Mamers, NC $44,001

Manson, NC $43,576

Micro, NC $44,885

Middleburg, NC $43,886

Middlesex, NC $45,328

Moncure, NC $44,593

Morrisville, NC $45,987

New Hill, NC $45,230

Norlina, NC $43,735

Oxford, NC $44,092

Pine Level, NC $44,811

Princeton, NC $44,270

Ridgeway, NC $43,783

Rolesville, NC $45,918

Rougemont, NC $44,386

Roxboro, NC $43,652

Selma, NC $45,117

Smithfield, NC $44,981

Stem, NC $44,845

Stovall, NC $43,920

Alamance, NC $44,009

Altamahaw, NC $43,976

Asheboro, NC $43,906

Bear Creek, NC $43,473

Bennett, NC $43,510

Biscoe, NC $43,036

Blanch, NC $43,408

Bonlee, NC $43,674

Browns Summit, NC $44,085

Burlington, NC $44,030

Bynum, NC $44,472

Candor, NC $42,870

Cedar Falls, NC $44,005

Cedar Grove, NC $43,860

Climax, NC $44,101

Colfax, NC $44,221

Cumnock, NC $43,806

Denton, NC $43,820

Eagle Springs, NC $42,928

Efland, NC $44,004

Elon, NC $43,939

Ether, NC $43,295

Franklinville, NC $43,980

Gibsonville, NC $44,058

Goldston, NC $43,318

Graham, NC $43,981

Gulf, NC $43,710

Haw River, NC $43,949

Highfalls, NC $43,286

High Point, NC $44,564

Roper, NC $42,603

Salvo, NC $42,585

Shawboro, NC $43,853

Shiloh, NC $43,350

South Mills, NC $44,065

Stumpy Point, NC $42,370

Sunbury, NC $43,812

Tyner, NC $43,260

Wanchese, NC $42,544

Waves, NC $42,555

Windsor, NC $42,525

Winfall, NC $43,444

Winton, NC $43,328

Albemarle, NC $43,928

Alexis, NC $45,314

Ansonville, NC $43,903

Badin, NC $43,790

Barium Springs, NC $44,107

Belmont, NC $45,680

Bessemer City, NC $45,558

Boiling Springs, NC $44,135

Bostic, NC $43,422

Caroleen, NC $43,988

Casar, NC $43,905

Cherryville, NC $44,992

China Grove, NC $44,399

Cliffside, NC $44,065

Concord, NC $44,791

Cornelius, NC $45,262

Cramerton, NC $45,692

Crouse, NC $45,147

Dallas, NC $45,597

Davidson, NC $45,092

Denver, NC $45,115

Earl, NC $44,608

East Spencer, NC $44,427

Ellenboro, NC $43,795

Faith, NC $44,441

Fallston, NC $44,584

Forest City, NC $43,876

Gastonia, NC $45,778

Huntersville, NC $45,563

Gold Hill, NC $44,244

Granite Quarry, NC $44,432

Grover, NC $44,833

Harris, NC $43,991

Harrisburg, NC $45,553

Henrietta, NC $44,041

High Shoals, NC $45,382

Indian Trail, NC $45,427

Iron Station, NC $45,139

Kannapolis, NC $44,613

Kings Mountain, NC $45,302

Landis, NC $44,434

Lattimore, NC $44,067

Lawndale, NC $44,331

Lilesville, NC $42,977

Lincolnton, NC $45,026

Locust, NC $44,594

Lowell, NC $45,757

Mc Adenville, NC $45,689

Mc Farlan, NC $42,945

Marshville, NC $44,560

Matthews, NC $45,509

Midland, NC $45,180

Mineral Springs, NC $45,058

Misenheimer, NC $44,180

Monroe, NC $45,091

Mooresboro, NC $44,099

Mooresville, NC $44,514

Hillsborough, NC $44,202

Jackson Springs, NC $42,915

Jamestown, NC $44,531

Julian, NC $44,103

Kernersville, NC $44,064

Eden, NC $43,597

Leasburg, NC $43,387

Lexington, NC $44,013

Liberty, NC $44,006

Linwood, NC $44,317

Mc Leansville, NC $44,151

Mebane, NC $43,921

Milton, NC $43,320

Mount Gilead, NC $43,266

Oak Ridge, NC $44,042

Pelham, NC $43,629

Pittsboro, NC $44,160

Pleasant Garden, NC $44,173

Prospect Hill, NC $43,712

Providence, NC $43,572

Ramseur, NC $43,812

Randleman, NC $44,104

Reidsville, NC $43,888

Robbins, NC $43,244

Ruffin, NC $43,667

Sanford, NC $43,918

Saxapahaw, NC $44,002

Seagrove, NC $43,500

Sedalia, NC $44,140

Semora, NC $43,191

Siler City, NC $43,790

Snow Camp, NC $43,963

Sophia, NC $44,113

Southmont, NC $44,214

Staley, NC $43,916

Star, NC $43,244

Stokesdale, NC $43,919

Summerfield, NC $44,062

Swepsonville, NC $43,970

Thomasville, NC $44,247

Trinity, NC $44,183

Troy, NC $43,313

Wallburg, NC $44,142

Welcome, NC $43,992

Wentworth, NC $43,769

West End, NC $43,063

Topton, NC $42,733

Advance, NC $43,892

Ararat, NC $43,532

Belews Creek, NC $43,937

Bethania, NC $44,012

Boonville, NC $43,611

Clemmons, NC $43,937

Cleveland, NC $44,229

Cooleemee, NC $44,223

Danbury, NC $43,643

Dobson, NC $43,370

East Bend, NC $43,788

Germanton, NC $43,875

Hamptonville, NC $43,533

King, NC $43,791

Lawsonville, NC $43,549

Lewisville, NC $43,885

Lowgap, NC $43,105

Madison, NC $43,730

Mayodan, NC $43,608

Mocksville, NC $43,863

Mount Airy, NC $43,407

White Plains, NC $43,465

Pfafftown, NC $43,911

Pilot Mountain, NC $43,595

Pine Hall, NC $43,761

Pinnacle, NC $43,701

Rural Hall, NC $43,920

Sandy Ridge, NC $43,560

Siloam, NC $43,622

Stoneville, NC $43,607

Toast, NC $43,407

Tobaccoville, NC $43,858

Walkertown, NC $43,986

Walnut Cove, NC $43,835

Westfield, NC $43,559

Woodleaf, NC $44,233

Yadkinville, NC $43,722

Winston Salem, NC $44,033

Tarawa Terrace, NC $42,968

Midway Park, NC $42,892

Mccutcheon Field, NC $43,013

La Grange, NC $43,230

Lowland, NC $42,351

Marshallberg, NC $42,584

Maury, NC $43,160

Maysville, NC $42,624

Merritt, NC $42,408

Morehead City, NC $42,644

New Bern, NC $42,549

Newport, NC $42,536

Oriental, NC $42,469

Pink Hill, NC $42,790

Pollocksville, NC $42,423

Richlands, NC $42,936

Salter Path, NC $42,623

Sealevel, NC $42,419

Seven Springs, NC $43,012

Smyrna, NC $42,461

Snow Hill, NC $43,286

Stacy, NC $42,428

Stella, NC $42,717

Stonewall, NC $42,600

Swansboro, NC $42,746

Trenton, NC $42,481

Vanceboro, NC $42,470

Vandemere, NC $42,520

Williston, NC $42,467

Winterville, NC $42,780

Emerald Isle, NC $42,661

Hickory, NC $43,820

Banner Elk, NC $42,622

Blowing Rock, NC $42,635

Boomer, NC $42,913

Boone, NC $42,680

Catawba, NC $44,341

Claremont, NC $44,128

Collettsville, NC $42,599

Connellys Springs, NC $43,814

Conover, NC $44,049

Creston, NC $42,494

Crossnore, NC $42,779

Crumpler, NC $42,596

Deep Gap, NC $42,568

Drexel, NC $43,503

Elkin, NC $43,475

Elk Park, NC $42,566

Ennice, NC $42,971

Ferguson, NC $42,652

Statesville, NC $43,791

Fleetwood, NC $42,583

Glade Valley, NC $42,966

Glen Alpine, NC $43,228

Glendale Springs, NC $42,552

Granite Falls, NC $43,500

Grassy Creek, NC $42,576

Lenoir, NC $43,138

Harmony, NC $43,660

Hays, NC $42,938

Hiddenite, NC $43,363

Hildebran, NC $43,872

Hudson, NC $43,417

Jefferson, NC $42,602

Jonas Ridge, NC $42,919

Jonesville, NC $43,475

Lansing, NC $42,602

Laurel Springs, NC $42,617

Linville, NC $42,586

Linville Falls, NC $42,961

Mc Grady, NC $42,744

Maiden, NC $44,679

Millers Creek, NC $42,689

Minneapolis, NC $42,609

Montezuma, NC $42,781

Moravian Falls, NC $43,039

Morganton, NC $43,113

North Wilkesboro, NC $43,080

Newland, NC $42,679

Newton, NC $44,389

Olin, NC $43,588

Patterson, NC $42,742

Pineola, NC $42,730

Piney Creek, NC $42,610

Plumtree, NC $42,676

Purlear, NC $42,610

Icard, NC $43,875

Rhodhiss, NC $43,720

Roaring Gap, NC $42,993

Fayetteville, NC $42,468

Fort Bragg, NC $42,599

Pope Army Airfield, NC $42,690

Aberdeen, NC $42,993

Autryville, NC $42,547

Timberlake, NC $43,892

Barnesville, NC $42,559

Bladenboro, NC $42,591

Bunnlevel, NC $43,462

Calypso, NC $43,312

Cameron, NC $43,186

Carthage, NC $43,171

Clinton, NC $42,966

Cordova, NC $42,921

Cumberland, NC $42,879

Dublin, NC $42,556

Dudley, NC $43,502

Dunn, NC $43,535

Elizabethtown, NC $42,610

Ellerbe, NC $42,759

Erwin, NC $43,565

Fairmont, NC $42,582

Faison, NC $43,190

Falcon, NC $42,823

Gibson, NC $42,696

Godwin, NC $42,805

Hamlet, NC $42,790

Hoffman, NC $42,903

Hope Mills, NC $42,484

Kenansville, NC $42,889

Lakeview, NC $43,167

Laurel Hill, NC $42,773

Laurinburg, NC $42,736

Lemon Springs, NC $43,543

Linden, NC $42,900

Lumber Bridge, NC $42,556

Lumberton, NC $42,541

Marietta, NC $42,610

Marston, NC $42,778

Maxton, NC $42,496

Mount Olive, NC $43,146

Newton Grove, NC $43,525

Norman, NC $42,856

Olivia, NC $43,580

Orrum, NC $42,561

Pinehurst, NC $43,205

Parkton, NC $42,499

Pembroke, NC $42,488

Pinebluff, NC $43,028

Proctorville, NC $42,635

Raeford, NC $42,742

Red Springs, NC $42,649

Rex, NC $42,549

Rockingham, NC $42,783

Roseboro, NC $42,611

Rowland, NC $42,570

Saint Pauls, NC $42,539

Salemburg, NC $42,763

Shannon, NC $42,594

Southern Pines, NC $43,063

Spring Lake, NC $42,808

Stedman, NC $42,492

Tar Heel, NC $42,590

Turkey, NC $43,007

Vass, NC $43,079

Wade, NC $42,558

Wagram, NC $42,804

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	$54,074	$26.0	20%
Financial Services	$54,074	$26.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$54,074	$26.0	20%
Software & Networking	$54,074	$26.0	20%
Telecom	$54,074	$26.0	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.

$40,671

Average $45,062/year

$51,186

$3,389

Average $3,755/month

$4,266

$782

Average $867/week

$984

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,186	$4,266	$984	$25
Average	$45,062	$3,755	$867	$22
25th Percentile	$40,671	$3,389	$782	$20

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