What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations'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/Public Relations?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant/Public Relations roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant/Public Relations's salary?

An Administrative Assistant/Public Relations's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,003 for beginners, reaching about $90,049 at mid-level, and approach $126,740 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations?

Administrative Assistant/Public Relations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/Public Relations roles are District of Columbia $68,865, California $68,604, Massachusetts $67,690. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant/Public Relations roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/Public Relations level roles vary by specialization: Patient Relations Manager: $88,848; Payer Relations Supervisor: $85,190; Chapter Relations Administrator: $81,551; Administrative Community Relations Specialist: $76,111; Provider Relations Supervisor: $74,969.

Administrative Assistant/Public Relations Salary in Utah

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations make in Utah? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations in Utah is $59,561 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,844
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,729 to $67,037
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,509

10% $46,509

50% (Median) $59,561

90% $73,844

Administrative Assistant/Public Relations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,037	$5,586	$1,289	$32
Average	$59,561	$4,963	$1,145	$29
25th Percentile	$52,729	$4,394	$1,014	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Public Relations Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Public Relations'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/Public Relations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations'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): $58,003
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,713
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,049
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,228
Expert (over 8 years): $126,740

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant/Public Relations	less than 1 year	$58,003
Public Relations Specialist II	1-2 years	$71,713
Public Relations Specialist III	2-4 years	$90,049
Public Relations Specialist IV	5-8 years	$112,228
Public Relations Manager	over 8 years	$126,740

How Do Administrative Assistant/Public Relations 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/Public Relations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,865.
California: $68,604.
Massachusetts: $67,690.

District of Columbia $68,865 California $68,604 Massachusetts $67,690 Washington $67,441 New Jersey $67,416 Alaska $67,329 Connecticut $66,471 New York $66,122

Hawaii $65,009 Rhode Island $64,487 Maryland $64,132 Minnesota $63,647 Colorado $63,460 Illinois $63,398 Oregon $63,162 Delaware $62,988

New Hampshire $62,878 Virginia $62,633 Pennsylvania $61,918 Nevada $61,557 North Dakota $61,439 Michigan $61,252 Wisconsin $61,184 Vermont $61,047

Texas $60,668 Maine $60,643 Arizona $60,606 Ohio $60,562 Georgia $59,990 Indiana $59,704 Wyoming $59,648 Utah $59,561

Iowa $59,523 Kansas $59,225 Louisiana $59,138 North Carolina $59,107 Missouri $59,094 Florida $58,852 Montana $58,721 Nebraska $58,597

Kentucky $58,528 South Carolina $58,279 Tennessee $58,124 Idaho $58,062 New Mexico $57,608 Oklahoma $57,508 Alabama $57,141 South Dakota $56,525

Arkansas $56,189 West Virginia $56,009 Mississippi $55,468

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Public Relations

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:

Tremonton: $59,095
Fielding: $59,128
Garland: $59,159

Tremonton, UT $59,095

Fielding, UT $59,128

Garland, UT $59,159

Grouse Creek, UT $58,958

Honeyville, UT $58,973

Hooper, UT $58,507

Howell, UT $59,006

Huntsville, UT $59,033

Hyde Park, UT $59,237

Hyrum, UT $59,062

Lewiston, UT $59,096

Logan, UT $59,167

Mantua, UT $58,715

Mendon, UT $59,095

Millville, UT $59,052

Newton, UT $59,123

Paradise, UT $58,846

Park Valley, UT $58,871

Plymouth, UT $59,047

Portage, UT $58,944

Providence, UT $59,093

Richmond, UT $59,162

Riverside, UT $59,172

Smithfield, UT $59,179

Snowville, UT $58,933

Trenton, UT $59,115

Wellsville, UT $58,940

Willard, UT $58,604

Price, UT $58,919

Aneth, UT $58,956

Blanding, UT $59,054

Bluff, UT $58,847

Castle Dale, UT $58,871

Cisco, UT $58,932

Clawson, UT $58,744

Cleveland, UT $58,815

East Carbon, UT $58,982

Elmo, UT $58,825

Emery, UT $58,630

Ferron, UT $58,732

Green River, UT $58,710

Helper, UT $58,834

Huntington, UT $58,801

Kenilworth, UT $58,815

La Sal, UT $58,968

Mexican Hat, UT $58,739

Moab, UT $59,080

Lake Powell, UT $58,555

Montezuma Creek, UT $58,956

Monticello, UT $58,999

Monument Valley, UT $58,773

Orangeville, UT $58,780

Sunnyside, UT $58,914

Thompson, UT $58,862

Wellington, UT $58,995

Provo, UT $58,018

Aurora, UT $58,835

Axtell, UT $58,804

Centerfield, UT $58,868

Chester, UT $58,783

Delta, UT $58,939

Elberta, UT $58,583

Ephraim, UT $58,901

Eureka, UT $58,763

Fairview, UT $58,663

Fayette, UT $58,776

Fillmore, UT $58,862

Fountain Green, UT $58,746

Goshen, UT $58,481

Gunnison, UT $58,867

Hinckley, UT $58,957

Holden, UT $58,835

Kanosh, UT $58,774

Leamington, UT $58,840

Levan, UT $58,730

Lynndyl, UT $58,814

Manti, UT $58,832

Mayfield, UT $58,778

Meadow, UT $58,786

Mona, UT $58,555

Moroni, UT $58,795

Mount Pleasant, UT $58,809

Nephi, UT $58,770

Oak City, UT $58,843

Payson, UT $58,409

Redmond, UT $58,845

Salem, UT $58,218

Salina, UT $58,711

Santaquin, UT $58,421

Scipio, UT $58,936

Sigurd, UT $58,772

Spanish Fork, UT $58,485

Spring City, UT $58,792

Springville, UT $58,226

Mapleton, UT $58,129

Sterling, UT $58,817

Wales, UT $58,778

Richfield, UT $58,769

Alton, UT $58,745

Annabella, UT $58,883

Antimony, UT $58,642

Beaver, UT $58,843

Beryl, UT $58,839

Bicknell, UT $58,704

Boulder, UT $58,628

Bryce Canyon, UT $58,864

Cannonville, UT $58,796

Brian Head, UT $58,762

Cedar City, UT $58,949

Central, UT $58,853

Circleville, UT $58,834

Elsinore, UT $58,919

Enterprise, UT $58,902

Escalante, UT $58,687

Garrison, UT $59,012

Glendale, UT $58,788

Glenwood, UT $58,813

Greenville, UT $58,739

Greenwich, UT $58,704

Gunlock, UT $58,809

Hanksville, UT $58,557

Hatch, UT $58,729

Henrieville, UT $58,684

Hurricane, UT $58,965

Ivins, UT $59,016

Joseph, UT $58,785

Junction, UT $58,724

Kanab, UT $58,784

Kanarraville, UT $58,850

Kingston, UT $58,799

Koosharem, UT $58,669

La Verkin, UT $59,072

Leeds, UT $58,949

Loa, UT $58,710

Lyman, UT $58,608

Marysvale, UT $58,701

Milford, UT $58,802

Minersville, UT $58,854

Modena, UT $58,713

Monroe, UT $58,828

Mount Carmel, UT $58,740

Newcastle, UT $58,850

New Harmony, UT $58,911

Orderville, UT $58,799

Panguitch, UT $58,753

Paragonah, UT $58,750

Parowan, UT $58,873

Duck Creek Village, UT $58,761

Rockville, UT $58,877

Bryce, UT $58,696

Santa Clara, UT $59,075

Sevier, UT $58,684

Springdale, UT $58,792

Saint George, UT $59,070

Summit, UT $58,951

Teasdale, UT $58,648

Toquerville, UT $58,955

Torrey, UT $58,560

Tropic, UT $58,860

Virgin, UT $58,799

Washington, UT $59,049

Pine Valley, UT $58,819

Veyo, UT $58,945

Dammeron Valley, UT $58,923

Hildale, UT $59,010

Altamont, UT $59,059

Altonah, UT $58,998

American Fork, UT $59,595

Alpine, UT $59,766

Eagle Mountain, UT $58,840

Draper, UT $59,996

Bingham Canyon, UT $60,452

Duchesne, UT $58,929

Ogden, UT $58,429

Bear River City, UT $58,924

Brigham City, UT $58,862

Cache Junction, UT $59,019

Clarkston, UT $59,048

Collinston, UT $59,155

Corinne, UT $59,100

Cornish, UT $59,029

Deweyville, UT $59,068

Eden, UT $58,564

Bluebell, UT $59,042

Bonanza, UT $59,019

South Jordan, UT $60,428

Bountiful, UT $60,803

Cedar Valley, UT $59,016

Centerville, UT $60,521

Clearfield, UT $58,592

Coalville, UT $59,920

Croydon, UT $59,485

Dugway, UT $59,278

Dutch John, UT $59,043

Echo, UT $59,980

Farmington, UT $60,162

Fort Duchesne, UT $59,025

Fruitland, UT $58,879

Garden City, UT $59,026

Grantsville, UT $59,334

Hanna, UT $59,021

Heber City, UT $59,431

Henefer, UT $60,091

Ibapah, UT $59,069

Jensen, UT $58,992

Kamas, UT $59,913

Kaysville, UT $59,546

Laketown, UT $58,994

Lapoint, UT $59,006

Layton, UT $58,948

Lindon, UT $58,188

Lehi, UT $59,090

Magna, UT $60,670

Saratoga Springs, UT $58,463

Manila, UT $59,123

Midvale, UT $60,772

Midway, UT $60,484

Morgan, UT $59,927

Mountain Home, UT $59,000

Myton, UT $58,964

Neola, UT $59,049

North Salt Lake, UT $60,844

Oakley, UT $60,194

Hill Afb, UT $58,565

Orem, UT $58,069

Park City, UT $60,991

Peoa, UT $60,594

Pleasant Grove, UT $58,497

Randlett, UT $58,942

Randolph, UT $59,069

Riverton, UT $60,036

Roosevelt, UT $59,074

Roy, UT $58,452

Rush Valley, UT $59,384

Sandy, UT $60,609

Stockton, UT $59,461

Tabiona, UT $58,964

Talmage, UT $58,993

Tooele, UT $60,094

Syracuse, UT $59,023

Tridell, UT $59,074

Vernal, UT $59,061

Vernon, UT $58,870

West Jordan, UT $60,609

Wallsburg, UT $59,046

Wendover, UT $59,202

Whiterocks, UT $58,975

Woodruff, UT $59,052

Woods Cross, UT $60,742

Herriman, UT $60,002

Salt Lake City, UT $60,867

Administrative Assistant/Public Relations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/Public Relations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant/Public Relations positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/Public Relations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$74,451	$36.0	25%
Internet	$71,473	$34.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$68,495	$33.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$65,517	$31.0	10%
Financial Services	$65,517	$31.0	10%

Administrative Assistant/Public Relations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Public Relations'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.

$52,729

Average $59,561/year

$67,037

$4,394

Average $4,963/month

$5,586

$1,014

Average $1,145/week

$1,289

$25

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,037	$5,586	$1,289	$32
Average	$59,561	$4,963	$1,145	$29
25th Percentile	$52,729	$4,394	$1,014	$25

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