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 $43,791 for beginners, reaching about $56,727 at mid-level, and approach $86,727 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 $52,510, California $52,311, Massachusetts $51,613. 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: $58,940; Administrative Assistant/Clerk: $53,489; Administrative Clerk: $51,122; Administrative Accounting Clerk: $50,713; Administrative Accountant Clerk: $49,516.

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk make in North Carolina? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/File Clerk in North Carolina is $45,069 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): $56,787
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,675 to $51,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,674

10% $36,674

50% (Median) $45,069

90% $56,787

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,202	$4,267	$985	$25
Average	$45,069	$3,756	$867	$22
25th Percentile	$40,675	$3,390	$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): $43,791
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,272
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,727
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,545
Expert (over 8 years): $86,727

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant/File Clerk	less than 1 year	$43,791
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$49,272
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$56,727
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$75,545
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$86,727

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: $52,510.
California: $52,311.
Massachusetts: $51,613.

District of Columbia $52,510 California $52,311 Massachusetts $51,613 Washington $51,424 New Jersey $51,405 Alaska $51,338 Connecticut $50,684 New York $50,418

Hawaii $49,569 Rhode Island $49,171 Maryland $48,901 Minnesota $48,531 Colorado $48,389 Illinois $48,341 Oregon $48,161 Delaware $48,028

New Hampshire $47,945 Virginia $47,758 Pennsylvania $47,212 Nevada $46,937 North Dakota $46,847 Michigan $46,705 Wisconsin $46,653 Vermont $46,548

Texas $46,259 Maine $46,240 Arizona $46,212 Ohio $46,179 Georgia $45,742 Indiana $45,524 Wyoming $45,481 Utah $45,415

Iowa $45,386 Kansas $45,159 Louisiana $45,092 North Carolina $45,069 Missouri $45,059 Florida $44,874 Montana $44,775 Nebraska $44,680

Kentucky $44,628 South Carolina $44,438 Tennessee $44,319 Idaho $44,272 New Mexico $43,926 Oklahoma $43,850 Alabama $43,570 South Dakota $43,101

Arkansas $42,844 West Virginia $42,707 Mississippi $42,294

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: $42,999
Mount Holly: $45,614
Mount Mourne: $44,967

Morven, NC $42,999

Mount Holly, NC $45,614

Mount Mourne, NC $44,967

Mount Pleasant, NC $44,353

Mount Ulla, NC $44,343

Newell, NC $45,827

New London, NC $43,963

Norwood, NC $43,947

Oakboro, NC $44,475

Paw Creek, NC $45,833

Peachland, NC $43,585

Pineville, NC $45,723

Polkton, NC $44,243

Polkville, NC $44,085

Richfield, NC $44,166

Rockwell, NC $44,358

Rutherfordton, NC $43,691

Salisbury, NC $44,433

Warsaw, NC $43,030

Roaring River, NC $43,184

Ronda, NC $43,307

Rutherford College, NC $43,678

Scottville, NC $42,554

Sherrills Ford, NC $44,609

Sparta, NC $42,809

State Road, NC $43,284

Stony Point, NC $43,691

Sugar Grove, NC $42,556

Taylorsville, NC $43,420

Terrell, NC $44,738

Thurmond, NC $43,132

Todd, NC $42,558

Traphill, NC $43,005

Turnersburg, NC $43,824

Union Grove, NC $43,340

Valdese, NC $43,597

Valle Crucis, NC $42,616

Vilas, NC $42,526

Warrensville, NC $42,596

West Jefferson, NC $42,604

Wilkesboro, NC $43,062

Zionville, NC $42,557

Scotts, NC $43,659

Alexander, NC $43,624

Almond, NC $42,906

Arden, NC $43,623

Bakersville, NC $42,637

Balsam, NC $43,157

Balsam Grove, NC $43,286

Barnardsville, NC $43,461

Bat Cave, NC $43,483

Black Mountain, NC $43,503

Brevard, NC $43,358

Bryson City, NC $42,942

Burnsville, NC $43,182

Candler, NC $43,599

Canton, NC $43,428

Cashiers, NC $43,062

Cedar Mountain, NC $43,485

Cherokee, NC $43,069

Chimney Rock, NC $43,468

Clyde, NC $43,368

Columbus, NC $43,906

Cullowhee, NC $43,157

Dana, NC $43,451

Gaston, NC $43,129

Greenville, NC $42,666

Grimesland, NC $42,496

Halifax, NC $42,625

Hamilton, NC $42,495

Shelby, NC $44,431

Spencer, NC $44,435

Spindale, NC $43,737

Stanfield, NC $44,889

Stanley, NC $45,438

Troutman, NC $44,235

Union Mills, NC $43,303

Vale, NC $44,509

Waco, NC $45,017

Wadesboro, NC $43,454

Waxhaw, NC $45,068

Wingate, NC $44,735

Charlotte, NC $45,837

Dillsboro, NC $42,974

East Flat Rock, NC $43,431

Edneyville, NC $43,475

Enka, NC $43,689

Etowah, NC $43,463

Fairview, NC $43,578

Flat Rock, NC $43,434

Fletcher, NC $43,582

Fontana Dam, NC $43,050

Franklin, NC $42,747

Gerton, NC $43,540

Glenville, NC $42,957

Glenwood, NC $43,314

Hazelwood, NC $43,267

Hendersonville, NC $43,430

Green Mountain, NC $42,569

Highlands, NC $42,930

Horse Shoe, NC $43,511

Hot Springs, NC $43,235

Lake Junaluska, NC $43,315

Lake Lure, NC $43,465

Lake Toxaway, NC $43,256

Leicester, NC $43,561

Little Switzerland, NC $43,035

Lynn, NC $43,550

Maggie Valley, NC $43,135

Marion, NC $43,430

Marshall, NC $43,285

Mars Hill, NC $43,312

Micaville, NC $43,035

Mill Spring, NC $43,451

Montreat, NC $43,522

Mountain Home, NC $43,521

Mills River, NC $43,527

Naples, NC $43,540

Nebo, NC $43,207

Old Fort, NC $43,422

Otto, NC $42,699

Penland, NC $42,905

Penrose, NC $43,390

Pisgah Forest, NC $43,431

Ridgecrest, NC $43,508

Robbinsville, NC $42,903

Rosman, NC $43,340

Saluda, NC $43,432

Sapphire, NC $43,109

Scaly Mountain, NC $42,842

Skyland, NC $43,643

Spruce Pine, NC $42,968

Hassell, NC $42,539

Tryon, NC $43,723

Tuckasegee, NC $43,003

Tuxedo, NC $43,487

Waynesville, NC $43,013

Weaverville, NC $43,590

Webster, NC $43,025

Whittier, NC $42,920

Zirconia, NC $43,500

Asheville, NC $43,717

Andrews, NC $42,819

Brasstown, NC $42,643

Culberson, NC $42,601

Hayesville, NC $42,675

Marble, NC $42,780

Murphy, NC $42,647

Warne, NC $42,644

Whitsett, NC $44,122

Henrico, NC $43,095

Hobgood, NC $42,558

Hollister, NC $43,664

Jackson, NC $42,504

Jamesville, NC $42,426

Kelford, NC $42,596

Lewiston Woodville, NC $42,403

Littleton, NC $43,167

Lucama, NC $44,715

Macclesfield, NC $43,397

Margarettsville, NC $42,978

Milwaukee, NC $42,968

Murfreesboro, NC $43,181

Nashville, NC $44,244

Oak City, NC $42,402

Pantego, NC $42,383

Parmele, NC $42,541

Pendleton, NC $43,095

Pikeville, NC $43,980

Pinetops, NC $43,466

Pinetown, NC $42,387

Pleasant Hill, NC $43,120

Potecasi, NC $42,855

Red Oak, NC $44,103

Rich Square, NC $42,596

Roanoke Rapids, NC $42,890

Robersonville, NC $42,453

Roxobel, NC $42,682

Saratoga, NC $43,859

Scotland Neck, NC $42,508

Scranton, NC $42,360

Seaboard, NC $42,900

Severn, NC $43,109

Sharpsburg, NC $44,116

Simpson, NC $42,621

Sims, NC $44,942

Speed, NC $42,864

Spring Hope, NC $44,945

Stantonsburg, NC $43,709

Stokes, NC $42,437

Swanquarter, NC $42,362

Tarboro, NC $43,044

Tillery, NC $42,513

Walstonburg, NC $43,472

Washington, NC $42,506

Weldon, NC $42,787

Whitakers, NC $43,408

Williamston, NC $42,480

Wilson, NC $44,216

Woodland, NC $42,835

Elizabeth City, NC $43,625

Ahoskie, NC $43,053

Avon, NC $42,525

Aydlett, NC $43,753

Barco, NC $43,829

Belvidere, NC $43,581

Buxton, NC $42,546

Camden, NC $43,707

Cofield, NC $43,170

Coinjock, NC $43,866

Colerain, NC $42,945

Columbia, NC $42,503

Corapeake, NC $43,914

Corolla, NC $43,737

Creswell, NC $42,431

Currituck, NC $44,078

Durants Neck, NC $43,291

Edenton, NC $43,046

Eure, NC $43,383

Frisco, NC $42,558

Gates, NC $43,733

Gatesville, NC $43,431

Grandy, NC $43,479

Harbinger, NC $43,113

Harrellsville, NC $43,227

Hatteras, NC $42,564

Hertford, NC $43,274

Hobbsville, NC $43,646

Jarvisburg, NC $43,249

Kill Devil Hills, NC $42,975

Kitty Hawk, NC $43,158

Knotts Island, NC $44,297

Swannanoa, NC $43,630

Sylva, NC $43,005

Vaughan, NC $43,282

Wake Forest, NC $45,859

Warrenton, NC $43,824

Wendell, NC $45,927

Willow Spring, NC $45,760

Wilsons Mills, NC $45,463

Wise, NC $43,491

Youngsville, NC $45,638

Zebulon, NC $45,634

Raleigh, NC $46,510

Durham, NC $45,357

Rocky Mount, NC $43,699

Aulander, NC $42,809

Aurora, NC $42,398

Bailey, NC $44,963

Bath, NC $42,461

Battleboro, NC $43,564

Belhaven, NC $42,407

Bellarthur, NC $42,934

Bethel, NC $42,632

Black Creek, NC $44,227

Blounts Creek, NC $42,414

Castalia, NC $44,489

Chocowinity, NC $42,473

Como, NC $43,335

Conetoe, NC $42,945

Conway, NC $43,002

Edward, NC $42,443

Elm City, NC $44,003

Enfield, NC $43,158

Engelhard, NC $42,370

Everetts, NC $42,544

Fairfield, NC $42,365

Falkland, NC $43,103

Farmville, NC $43,190

Fountain, NC $43,276

Fremont, NC $44,042

White Oak, NC $42,588

Wilmington, NC $43,447

Ash, NC $43,039

Atkinson, NC $43,156

Bolivia, NC $43,246

Bolton, NC $43,090

Brunswick, NC $42,813

Burgaw, NC $43,169

Carolina Beach, NC $43,344

Castle Hayne, NC $43,447

Cerro Gordo, NC $42,560

Chadbourn, NC $42,643

Clarendon, NC $42,706

Clarkton, NC $42,696

Council, NC $42,847

Currie, NC $43,317

Delco, NC $43,238

Evergreen, NC $42,598

Fair Bluff, NC $42,570

Garland, NC $42,799

Hallsboro, NC $42,766

Hampstead, NC $43,201

Harrells, NC $42,730

Holly Ridge, NC $43,052

Ivanhoe, NC $42,872

Kelly, NC $42,932

Kure Beach, NC $43,272

Lake Waccamaw, NC $42,956

Leland, NC $43,415

Longwood, NC $42,905

Magnolia, NC $42,868

Maple Hill, NC $42,996

Nakina, NC $42,783

Riegelwood, NC $43,179

Rocky Point, NC $43,312

Rose Hill, NC $42,896

Shallotte, NC $43,062

Sneads Ferry, NC $42,963

Southport, NC $43,248

Supply, NC $43,137

Tabor City, NC $42,719

Teachey, NC $42,970

Oak Island, NC $43,175

Wallace, NC $42,902

Calabash, NC $42,939

Sunset Beach, NC $42,944

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $42,964

Whiteville, NC $42,724

Willard, NC $43,019

Winnabow, NC $43,407

Wrightsville Beach, NC $43,433

Kinston, NC $42,616

Albertson, NC $42,732

Alliance, NC $42,605

Arapahoe, NC $42,496

Atlantic, NC $42,500

Atlantic Beach, NC $42,610

Ayden, NC $42,537

Bayboro, NC $42,453

Beaufort, NC $42,514

Beulaville, NC $42,947

Bridgeton, NC $42,570

Cedar Island, NC $42,320

Chinquapin, NC $42,904

Comfort, NC $42,606

Cove City, NC $42,458

Davis, NC $42,514

Deep Run, NC $42,660

Dover, NC $42,435

Ernul, NC $42,414

Gloucester, NC $42,563

Grantsboro, NC $42,458

Grifton, NC $42,515

Harkers Island, NC $42,611

Havelock, NC $42,530

Cherry Point, NC $42,695

Hobucken, NC $42,377

Hookerton, NC $42,935

Hubert, NC $42,839

Jacksonville, NC $42,979

Camp Lejeune, NC $43,057

Garysburg, NC $42,899

Manns Harbor, NC $42,337

Townsville, NC $43,599

Manteo, NC $42,702

Maple, NC $43,957

Merry Hill, NC $42,817

Moyock, NC $44,168

Nags Head, NC $42,565

Ocracoke, NC $42,516

Plymouth, NC $42,485

Point Harbor, NC $43,189

Poplar Branch, NC $43,650

Powells Point, NC $43,152

Powellsville, NC $43,026

Rodanthe, NC $42,455

Roduco, NC $43,617

Yanceyville, NC $43,741

Greensboro, NC $44,144

Angier, NC $45,248

Apex, NC $45,729

Bahama, NC $44,810

Benson, NC $44,549

Broadway, NC $43,881

Buies Creek, NC $44,399

Bullock, NC $43,551

Bunn, NC $45,303

Butner, NC $45,126

Carrboro, NC $44,769

Cary, NC $46,227

Chapel Hill, NC $44,772

Clayton, NC $45,864

Coats, NC $44,579

Creedmoor, NC $45,342

Four Oaks, NC $44,407

Franklinton, NC $45,172

Fuquay Varina, NC $45,357

Garner, NC $46,162

Goldsboro, NC $43,884

Henderson, NC $44,356

Holly Springs, NC $45,627

Hurdle Mills, NC $43,747

Kenly, NC $44,826

Kipling, NC $44,936

Kittrell, NC $44,966

Knightdale, NC $46,250

Lillington, NC $44,013

Louisburg, NC $44,950

Macon, NC $43,401

Mamers, NC $44,008

Manson, NC $43,582

Micro, NC $44,891

Middleburg, NC $43,893

Middlesex, NC $45,335

Moncure, NC $44,600

Morrisville, NC $45,994

New Hill, NC $45,237

Norlina, NC $43,741

Oxford, NC $44,099

Pine Level, NC $44,817

Princeton, NC $44,277

Ridgeway, NC $43,789

Rolesville, NC $45,925

Rougemont, NC $44,393

Roxboro, NC $43,658

Selma, NC $45,124

Smithfield, NC $44,988

Stem, NC $44,852

Stovall, NC $43,926

Alamance, NC $44,016

Altamahaw, NC $43,983

Asheboro, NC $43,913

Bear Creek, NC $43,479

Bennett, NC $43,516

Biscoe, NC $43,043

Blanch, NC $43,415

Bonlee, NC $43,681

Browns Summit, NC $44,092

Burlington, NC $44,036

Bynum, NC $44,479

Candor, NC $42,877

Cedar Falls, NC $44,012

Cedar Grove, NC $43,866

Climax, NC $44,107

Colfax, NC $44,227

Cumnock, NC $43,812

Denton, NC $43,827

Eagle Springs, NC $42,935

Efland, NC $44,010

Elon, NC $43,946

Ether, NC $43,301

Franklinville, NC $43,987

Gibsonville, NC $44,064

Goldston, NC $43,324

Graham, NC $43,988

Gulf, NC $43,717

Haw River, NC $43,955

Highfalls, NC $43,293

High Point, NC $44,571

Roper, NC $42,609

Salvo, NC $42,592

Shawboro, NC $43,860

Shiloh, NC $43,356

South Mills, NC $44,071

Stumpy Point, NC $42,377

Sunbury, NC $43,819

Tyner, NC $43,266

Wanchese, NC $42,551

Waves, NC $42,561

Windsor, NC $42,532

Winfall, NC $43,451

Winton, NC $43,334

Albemarle, NC $43,935

Alexis, NC $45,321

Ansonville, NC $43,909

Badin, NC $43,796

Barium Springs, NC $44,114

Belmont, NC $45,687

Bessemer City, NC $45,565

Boiling Springs, NC $44,142

Bostic, NC $43,428

Caroleen, NC $43,995

Casar, NC $43,912

Cherryville, NC $44,999

China Grove, NC $44,406

Cliffside, NC $44,072

Concord, NC $44,797

Cornelius, NC $45,269

Cramerton, NC $45,699

Crouse, NC $45,154

Dallas, NC $45,604

Davidson, NC $45,099

Denver, NC $45,122

Earl, NC $44,614

East Spencer, NC $44,434

Ellenboro, NC $43,802

Faith, NC $44,447

Fallston, NC $44,591

Forest City, NC $43,883

Gastonia, NC $45,785

Huntersville, NC $45,570

Gold Hill, NC $44,251

Granite Quarry, NC $44,438

Grover, NC $44,840

Harris, NC $43,997

Harrisburg, NC $45,560

Henrietta, NC $44,048

High Shoals, NC $45,389

Indian Trail, NC $45,433

Iron Station, NC $45,146

Kannapolis, NC $44,620

Kings Mountain, NC $45,309

Landis, NC $44,440

Lattimore, NC $44,073

Lawndale, NC $44,338

Lilesville, NC $42,983

Lincolnton, NC $45,033

Locust, NC $44,601

Lowell, NC $45,764

Mc Adenville, NC $45,696

Mc Farlan, NC $42,951

Marshville, NC $44,567

Matthews, NC $45,515

Midland, NC $45,187

Mineral Springs, NC $45,065

Misenheimer, NC $44,187

Monroe, NC $45,098

Mooresboro, NC $44,106

Mooresville, NC $44,521

Hillsborough, NC $44,209

Jackson Springs, NC $42,921

Jamestown, NC $44,538

Julian, NC $44,109

Kernersville, NC $44,070

Eden, NC $43,604

Leasburg, NC $43,394

Lexington, NC $44,020

Liberty, NC $44,013

Linwood, NC $44,324

Mc Leansville, NC $44,157

Mebane, NC $43,928

Milton, NC $43,327

Mount Gilead, NC $43,272

Oak Ridge, NC $44,049

Pelham, NC $43,636

Pittsboro, NC $44,167

Pleasant Garden, NC $44,180

Prospect Hill, NC $43,719

Providence, NC $43,578

Ramseur, NC $43,819

Randleman, NC $44,111

Reidsville, NC $43,895

Robbins, NC $43,251

Ruffin, NC $43,674

Sanford, NC $43,924

Saxapahaw, NC $44,008

Seagrove, NC $43,507

Sedalia, NC $44,146

Semora, NC $43,197

Siler City, NC $43,797

Snow Camp, NC $43,969

Sophia, NC $44,119

Southmont, NC $44,221

Staley, NC $43,923

Star, NC $43,251

Stokesdale, NC $43,926

Summerfield, NC $44,069

Swepsonville, NC $43,977

Thomasville, NC $44,253

Trinity, NC $44,190

Troy, NC $43,320

Wallburg, NC $44,149

Welcome, NC $43,998

Wentworth, NC $43,776

West End, NC $43,070

Topton, NC $42,740

Advance, NC $43,898

Ararat, NC $43,539

Belews Creek, NC $43,944

Bethania, NC $44,018

Boonville, NC $43,618

Clemmons, NC $43,943

Cleveland, NC $44,235

Cooleemee, NC $44,229

Danbury, NC $43,649

Dobson, NC $43,376

East Bend, NC $43,795

Germanton, NC $43,882

Hamptonville, NC $43,539

King, NC $43,798

Lawsonville, NC $43,555

Lewisville, NC $43,892

Lowgap, NC $43,111

Madison, NC $43,737

Mayodan, NC $43,615

Mocksville, NC $43,870

Mount Airy, NC $43,414

White Plains, NC $43,472

Pfafftown, NC $43,917

Pilot Mountain, NC $43,601

Pine Hall, NC $43,768

Pinnacle, NC $43,708

Rural Hall, NC $43,926

Sandy Ridge, NC $43,567

Siloam, NC $43,628

Stoneville, NC $43,613

Toast, NC $43,413

Tobaccoville, NC $43,865

Walkertown, NC $43,993

Walnut Cove, NC $43,842

Westfield, NC $43,565

Woodleaf, NC $44,240

Yadkinville, NC $43,728

Winston Salem, NC $44,040

Tarawa Terrace, NC $42,975

Midway Park, NC $42,899

Mccutcheon Field, NC $43,019

La Grange, NC $43,236

Lowland, NC $42,357

Marshallberg, NC $42,590

Maury, NC $43,166

Maysville, NC $42,631

Merritt, NC $42,414

Morehead City, NC $42,650

New Bern, NC $42,556

Newport, NC $42,543

Oriental, NC $42,475

Pink Hill, NC $42,797

Pollocksville, NC $42,429

Richlands, NC $42,943

Salter Path, NC $42,629

Sealevel, NC $42,426

Seven Springs, NC $43,019

Smyrna, NC $42,467

Snow Hill, NC $43,292

Stacy, NC $42,435

Stella, NC $42,723

Stonewall, NC $42,606

Swansboro, NC $42,752

Trenton, NC $42,488

Vanceboro, NC $42,477

Vandemere, NC $42,526

Williston, NC $42,473

Winterville, NC $42,786

Emerald Isle, NC $42,668

Hickory, NC $43,827

Banner Elk, NC $42,628

Blowing Rock, NC $42,641

Boomer, NC $42,920

Boone, NC $42,686

Catawba, NC $44,348

Claremont, NC $44,135

Collettsville, NC $42,605

Connellys Springs, NC $43,821

Conover, NC $44,056

Creston, NC $42,500

Crossnore, NC $42,786

Crumpler, NC $42,603

Deep Gap, NC $42,575

Drexel, NC $43,510

Elkin, NC $43,482

Elk Park, NC $42,572

Ennice, NC $42,977

Ferguson, NC $42,658

Statesville, NC $43,797

Fleetwood, NC $42,589

Glade Valley, NC $42,973

Glen Alpine, NC $43,235

Glendale Springs, NC $42,558

Granite Falls, NC $43,507

Grassy Creek, NC $42,583

Lenoir, NC $43,145

Harmony, NC $43,667

Hays, NC $42,945

Hiddenite, NC $43,370

Hildebran, NC $43,879

Hudson, NC $43,424

Jefferson, NC $42,609

Jonas Ridge, NC $42,925

Jonesville, NC $43,482

Lansing, NC $42,608

Laurel Springs, NC $42,624

Linville, NC $42,592

Linville Falls, NC $42,968

Mc Grady, NC $42,750

Maiden, NC $44,686

Millers Creek, NC $42,696

Minneapolis, NC $42,615

Montezuma, NC $42,788

Moravian Falls, NC $43,046

Morganton, NC $43,119

North Wilkesboro, NC $43,087

Newland, NC $42,685

Newton, NC $44,396

Olin, NC $43,594

Patterson, NC $42,748

Pineola, NC $42,736

Piney Creek, NC $42,616

Plumtree, NC $42,682

Purlear, NC $42,617

Icard, NC $43,881

Rhodhiss, NC $43,727

Roaring Gap, NC $43,000

Fayetteville, NC $42,475

Fort Bragg, NC $42,606

Pope Army Airfield, NC $42,697

Aberdeen, NC $43,000

Autryville, NC $42,554

Timberlake, NC $43,898

Barnesville, NC $42,566

Bladenboro, NC $42,597

Bunnlevel, NC $43,468

Calypso, NC $43,319

Cameron, NC $43,193

Carthage, NC $43,177

Clinton, NC $42,973

Cordova, NC $42,927

Cumberland, NC $42,886

Dublin, NC $42,562

Dudley, NC $43,509

Dunn, NC $43,542

Elizabethtown, NC $42,617

Ellerbe, NC $42,766

Erwin, NC $43,572

Fairmont, NC $42,589

Faison, NC $43,197

Falcon, NC $42,830

Gibson, NC $42,702

Godwin, NC $42,812

Hamlet, NC $42,796

Hoffman, NC $42,909

Hope Mills, NC $42,490

Kenansville, NC $42,896

Lakeview, NC $43,173

Laurel Hill, NC $42,780

Laurinburg, NC $42,743

Lemon Springs, NC $43,550

Linden, NC $42,906

Lumber Bridge, NC $42,562

Lumberton, NC $42,547

Marietta, NC $42,616

Marston, NC $42,784

Maxton, NC $42,503

Mount Olive, NC $43,152

Newton Grove, NC $43,532

Norman, NC $42,862

Olivia, NC $43,587

Orrum, NC $42,567

Pinehurst, NC $43,212

Parkton, NC $42,506

Pembroke, NC $42,494

Pinebluff, NC $43,035

Proctorville, NC $42,642

Raeford, NC $42,749

Red Springs, NC $42,656

Rex, NC $42,555

Rockingham, NC $42,790

Roseboro, NC $42,617

Rowland, NC $42,576

Saint Pauls, NC $42,546

Salemburg, NC $42,770

Shannon, NC $42,600

Southern Pines, NC $43,070

Spring Lake, NC $42,814

Stedman, NC $42,499

Tar Heel, NC $42,597

Turkey, NC $43,013

Vass, NC $43,085

Wade, NC $42,564

Wagram, NC $42,810

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	$54,082	$26.0	20%
Financial Services	$54,082	$26.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$54,082	$26.0	20%
Software & Networking	$54,082	$26.0	20%
Telecom	$54,082	$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.

$40,675

Average $45,069/year

$51,202

$3,390

Average $3,756/month

$4,267

$782

Average $867/week

$985

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,202	$4,267	$985	$25
Average	$45,069	$3,756	$867	$22
25th Percentile	$40,675	$3,390	$782	$20

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