What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent'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/Purchasing Agent?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary?

An Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,601 for beginners, reaching about $66,381 at mid-level, and approach $96,815 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent?

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent roles are District of Columbia $79,589, California $79,287, Massachusetts $78,230. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent level roles vary by specialization: Land Support Agent Supervisor: $101,083; Administrative Agent: $66,318; Agent: $53,694; Administrative Assistant (Call Center Agent): $50,734; Administrative Support Agent: $45,967.

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent make in North Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in North Carolina is $68,310 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,004
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,806 to $77,572
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,063

10% $52,063

50% (Median) $68,310

90% $86,004

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,572	$6,464	$1,492	$37
Average	$68,310	$5,693	$1,314	$33
25th Percentile	$59,806	$4,984	$1,150	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent'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/Purchasing Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent'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): $51,601
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,235
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,381
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,673
Expert (over 8 years): $96,815

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Purchasing Clerk II	less than 1 year	$51,601
Purchasing Clerk III	1-2 years	$59,235
Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent	2-4 years	$66,381
Purchasing Supervisor	5-8 years	$84,673
Purchasing Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$96,815

How Do Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent 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/Purchasing Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,589.
California: $79,287.
Massachusetts: $78,230.

District of Columbia $79,589 California $79,287 Massachusetts $78,230 Washington $77,943 New Jersey $77,914 Alaska $77,813 Connecticut $76,821 New York $76,419

Hawaii $75,132 Rhode Island $74,528 Maryland $74,118 Minnesota $73,558 Colorado $73,342 Illinois $73,270 Oregon $72,997 Delaware $72,796

New Hampshire $72,669 Virginia $72,386 Pennsylvania $71,559 Nevada $71,142 North Dakota $71,006 Michigan $70,790 Wisconsin $70,711 Vermont $70,553

Texas $70,114 Maine $70,086 Arizona $70,043 Ohio $69,992 Georgia $69,331 Indiana $69,000 Wyoming $68,936 Utah $68,835

Iowa $68,792 Kansas $68,447 Louisiana $68,346 North Carolina $68,310 Missouri $68,296 Florida $68,016 Montana $67,865 Nebraska $67,721

Kentucky $67,642 South Carolina $67,354 Tennessee $67,174 Idaho $67,103 New Mexico $66,578 Oklahoma $66,463 Alabama $66,039 South Dakota $65,327

Arkansas $64,939 West Virginia $64,730 Mississippi $64,105

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent

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: $65,173
Mount Holly: $69,136
Mount Mourne: $68,156

Morven, NC $65,173

Mount Holly, NC $69,136

Mount Mourne, NC $68,156

Mount Pleasant, NC $67,225

Mount Ulla, NC $67,210

Newell, NC $69,459

New London, NC $66,634

Norwood, NC $66,610

Oakboro, NC $67,411

Paw Creek, NC $69,468

Peachland, NC $66,061

Pineville, NC $69,302

Polkton, NC $67,058

Polkville, NC $66,819

Richfield, NC $66,942

Rockwell, NC $67,233

Rutherfordton, NC $66,221

Salisbury, NC $67,347

Warsaw, NC $65,221

Roaring River, NC $65,454

Ronda, NC $65,640

Rutherford College, NC $66,202

Scottville, NC $64,499

Sherrills Ford, NC $67,613

Sparta, NC $64,886

State Road, NC $65,605

Stony Point, NC $66,222

Sugar Grove, NC $64,502

Taylorsville, NC $65,812

Terrell, NC $67,809

Thurmond, NC $65,375

Todd, NC $64,504

Traphill, NC $65,183

Turnersburg, NC $66,423

Union Grove, NC $65,689

Valdese, NC $66,080

Valle Crucis, NC $64,592

Vilas, NC $64,456

Warrensville, NC $64,563

West Jefferson, NC $64,575

Wilkesboro, NC $65,269

Zionville, NC $64,503

Scotts, NC $66,174

Alexander, NC $66,121

Almond, NC $65,032

Arden, NC $66,119

Bakersville, NC $64,625

Balsam, NC $65,413

Balsam Grove, NC $65,607

Barnardsville, NC $65,873

Bat Cave, NC $65,906

Black Mountain, NC $65,937

Brevard, NC $65,717

Bryson City, NC $65,086

Burnsville, NC $65,450

Candler, NC $66,082

Canton, NC $65,824

Cashiers, NC $65,269

Cedar Mountain, NC $65,909

Cherokee, NC $65,279

Chimney Rock, NC $65,883

Clyde, NC $65,733

Columbus, NC $66,548

Cullowhee, NC $65,413

Dana, NC $65,858

Gaston, NC $65,370

Greenville, NC $64,668

Grimesland, NC $64,411

Halifax, NC $64,607

Hamilton, NC $64,409

Shelby, NC $67,344

Spencer, NC $67,349

Spindale, NC $66,291

Stanfield, NC $68,039

Stanley, NC $68,870

Troutman, NC $67,046

Union Mills, NC $65,633

Vale, NC $67,461

Waco, NC $68,232

Wadesboro, NC $65,863

Waxhaw, NC $68,310

Wingate, NC $67,805

Charlotte, NC $69,475

Dillsboro, NC $65,135

East Flat Rock, NC $65,827

Edneyville, NC $65,895

Enka, NC $66,219

Etowah, NC $65,876

Fairview, NC $66,050

Flat Rock, NC $65,832

Fletcher, NC $66,057

Fontana Dam, NC $65,250

Franklin, NC $64,792

Gerton, NC $65,993

Glenville, NC $65,109

Glenwood, NC $65,651

Hazelwood, NC $65,579

Hendersonville, NC $65,826

Green Mountain, NC $64,521

Highlands, NC $65,069

Horse Shoe, NC $65,950

Hot Springs, NC $65,531

Lake Junaluska, NC $65,652

Lake Lure, NC $65,879

Lake Toxaway, NC $65,562

Leicester, NC $66,025

Little Switzerland, NC $65,228

Lynn, NC $66,009

Maggie Valley, NC $65,380

Marion, NC $65,826

Marshall, NC $65,607

Mars Hill, NC $65,648

Micaville, NC $65,227

Mill Spring, NC $65,858

Montreat, NC $65,965

Mountain Home, NC $65,965

Mills River, NC $65,973

Naples, NC $65,993

Nebo, NC $65,489

Old Fort, NC $65,814

Otto, NC $64,719

Penland, NC $65,031

Penrose, NC $65,766

Pisgah Forest, NC $65,828

Ridgecrest, NC $65,945

Robbinsville, NC $65,028

Rosman, NC $65,690

Saluda, NC $65,829

Sapphire, NC $65,339

Scaly Mountain, NC $64,935

Skyland, NC $66,149

Spruce Pine, NC $65,126

Hassell, NC $64,475

Tryon, NC $66,271

Tuckasegee, NC $65,180

Tuxedo, NC $65,912

Waynesville, NC $65,195

Weaverville, NC $66,069

Webster, NC $65,212

Whittier, NC $65,054

Zirconia, NC $65,932

Asheville, NC $66,262

Andrews, NC $64,901

Brasstown, NC $64,634

Culberson, NC $64,569

Hayesville, NC $64,682

Marble, NC $64,842

Murphy, NC $64,640

Warne, NC $64,636

Whitsett, NC $66,875

Henrico, NC $65,319

Hobgood, NC $64,504

Hollister, NC $66,181

Jackson, NC $64,424

Jamesville, NC $64,305

Kelford, NC $64,562

Lewiston Woodville, NC $64,270

Littleton, NC $65,428

Lucama, NC $67,774

Macclesfield, NC $65,776

Margarettsville, NC $65,142

Milwaukee, NC $65,127

Murfreesboro, NC $65,449

Nashville, NC $67,059

Oak City, NC $64,269

Pantego, NC $64,240

Parmele, NC $64,479

Pendleton, NC $65,318

Pikeville, NC $66,661

Pinetops, NC $65,881

Pinetown, NC $64,245

Pleasant Hill, NC $65,356

Potecasi, NC $64,955

Red Oak, NC $66,846

Rich Square, NC $64,563

Roanoke Rapids, NC $65,008

Robersonville, NC $64,346

Roxobel, NC $64,692

Saratoga, NC $66,476

Scotland Neck, NC $64,429

Scranton, NC $64,205

Seaboard, NC $65,024

Severn, NC $65,340

Sharpsburg, NC $66,866

Simpson, NC $64,600

Sims, NC $68,118

Speed, NC $64,969

Spring Hope, NC $68,123

Stantonsburg, NC $66,249

Stokes, NC $64,321

Swanquarter, NC $64,207

Tarboro, NC $65,242

Tillery, NC $64,436

Walstonburg, NC $65,890

Washington, NC $64,426

Weldon, NC $64,852

Whitakers, NC $65,793

Williamston, NC $64,387

Wilson, NC $67,017

Woodland, NC $64,925

Elizabeth City, NC $66,122

Ahoskie, NC $65,255

Avon, NC $64,454

Aydlett, NC $66,315

Barco, NC $66,430

Belvidere, NC $66,056

Buxton, NC $64,487

Camden, NC $66,246

Cofield, NC $65,432

Coinjock, NC $66,487

Colerain, NC $65,092

Columbia, NC $64,421

Corapeake, NC $66,561

Corolla, NC $66,292

Creswell, NC $64,313

Currituck, NC $66,809

Durants Neck, NC $65,615

Edenton, NC $65,244

Eure, NC $65,756

Frisco, NC $64,505

Gates, NC $66,286

Gatesville, NC $65,827

Grandy, NC $65,900

Harbinger, NC $65,346

Harrellsville, NC $65,519

Hatteras, NC $64,514

Hertford, NC $65,589

Hobbsville, NC $66,154

Jarvisburg, NC $65,553

Kill Devil Hills, NC $65,137

Kitty Hawk, NC $65,415

Knotts Island, NC $67,141

Swannanoa, NC $66,129

Sylva, NC $65,182

Vaughan, NC $65,602

Wake Forest, NC $69,509

Warrenton, NC $66,424

Wendell, NC $69,611

Willow Spring, NC $69,358

Wilsons Mills, NC $68,908

Wise, NC $65,919

Youngsville, NC $69,173

Zebulon, NC $69,167

Raleigh, NC $70,495

Durham, NC $68,747

Rocky Mount, NC $66,234

Aulander, NC $64,885

Aurora, NC $64,263

Bailey, NC $68,149

Bath, NC $64,357

Battleboro, NC $66,030

Belhaven, NC $64,276

Bellarthur, NC $65,074

Bethel, NC $64,616

Black Creek, NC $67,035

Blounts Creek, NC $64,287

Castalia, NC $67,432

Chocowinity, NC $64,376

Como, NC $65,682

Conetoe, NC $65,092

Conway, NC $65,178

Edward, NC $64,330

Elm City, NC $66,695

Enfield, NC $65,414

Engelhard, NC $64,219

Everetts, NC $64,483

Fairfield, NC $64,213

Falkland, NC $65,331

Farmville, NC $65,463

Fountain, NC $65,592

Fremont, NC $66,755

White Oak, NC $64,551

Wilmington, NC $65,852

Ash, NC $65,234

Atkinson, NC $65,411

Bolivia, NC $65,548

Bolton, NC $65,311

Brunswick, NC $64,891

Burgaw, NC $65,431

Carolina Beach, NC $65,696

Castle Hayne, NC $65,852

Cerro Gordo, NC $64,508

Chadbourn, NC $64,633

Clarendon, NC $64,728

Clarkton, NC $64,715

Council, NC $64,943

Currie, NC $65,656

Delco, NC $65,535

Evergreen, NC $64,566

Fair Bluff, NC $64,523

Garland, NC $64,870

Hallsboro, NC $64,820

Hampstead, NC $65,479

Harrells, NC $64,765

Holly Ridge, NC $65,254

Ivanhoe, NC $64,981

Kelly, NC $65,071

Kure Beach, NC $65,587

Lake Waccamaw, NC $65,109

Leland, NC $65,804

Longwood, NC $65,031

Magnolia, NC $64,974

Maple Hill, NC $65,168

Nakina, NC $64,845

Riegelwood, NC $65,446

Rocky Point, NC $65,648

Rose Hill, NC $65,017

Shallotte, NC $65,269

Sneads Ferry, NC $65,119

Southport, NC $65,550

Supply, NC $65,382

Tabor City, NC $64,748

Teachey, NC $65,129

Oak Island, NC $65,440

Wallace, NC $65,026

Calabash, NC $65,083

Sunset Beach, NC $65,090

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $65,121

Whiteville, NC $64,756

Willard, NC $65,203

Winnabow, NC $65,791

Wrightsville Beach, NC $65,830

Kinston, NC $64,592

Albertson, NC $64,769

Alliance, NC $64,577

Arapahoe, NC $64,411

Atlantic, NC $64,416

Atlantic Beach, NC $64,584

Ayden, NC $64,473

Bayboro, NC $64,346

Beaufort, NC $64,438

Beulaville, NC $65,094

Bridgeton, NC $64,523

Cedar Island, NC $64,145

Chinquapin, NC $65,029

Comfort, NC $64,578

Cove City, NC $64,353

Davis, NC $64,438

Deep Run, NC $64,660

Dover, NC $64,319

Ernul, NC $64,287

Gloucester, NC $64,513

Grantsboro, NC $64,353

Grifton, NC $64,439

Harkers Island, NC $64,585

Havelock, NC $64,462

Cherry Point, NC $64,712

Hobucken, NC $64,231

Hookerton, NC $65,075

Hubert, NC $64,931

Jacksonville, NC $65,143

Camp Lejeune, NC $65,261

Garysburg, NC $65,022

Manns Harbor, NC $64,170

Townsville, NC $66,083

Manteo, NC $64,723

Maple, NC $66,625

Merry Hill, NC $64,897

Moyock, NC $66,944

Nags Head, NC $64,515

Ocracoke, NC $64,441

Plymouth, NC $64,393

Point Harbor, NC $65,462

Poplar Branch, NC $66,160

Powells Point, NC $65,405

Powellsville, NC $65,214

Rodanthe, NC $64,348

Roduco, NC $66,110

Yanceyville, NC $66,298

Greensboro, NC $66,909

Angier, NC $68,582

Apex, NC $69,312

Bahama, NC $67,918

Benson, NC $67,522

Broadway, NC $66,510

Buies Creek, NC $67,295

Bullock, NC $66,010

Bunn, NC $68,665

Butner, NC $68,396

Carrboro, NC $67,857

Cary, NC $70,066

Chapel Hill, NC $67,860

Clayton, NC $69,515

Coats, NC $67,568

Creedmoor, NC $68,725

Four Oaks, NC $67,307

Franklinton, NC $68,467

Fuquay Varina, NC $68,747

Garner, NC $69,967

Goldsboro, NC $66,515

Henderson, NC $67,231

Holly Springs, NC $69,157

Hurdle Mills, NC $66,306

Kenly, NC $67,942

Kipling, NC $68,110

Kittrell, NC $68,154

Knightdale, NC $70,101

Lillington, NC $66,710

Louisburg, NC $68,130

Macon, NC $65,783

Mamers, NC $66,702

Manson, NC $66,057

Micro, NC $68,041

Middleburg, NC $66,528

Middlesex, NC $68,713

Moncure, NC $67,599

Morrisville, NC $69,712

New Hill, NC $68,565

Norlina, NC $66,298

Oxford, NC $66,840

Pine Level, NC $67,929

Princeton, NC $67,110

Ridgeway, NC $66,371

Rolesville, NC $69,608

Rougemont, NC $67,286

Roxboro, NC $66,172

Selma, NC $68,394

Smithfield, NC $68,188

Stem, NC $67,982

Stovall, NC $66,579

Alamance, NC $66,714

Altamahaw, NC $66,664

Asheboro, NC $66,558

Bear Creek, NC $65,901

Bennett, NC $65,958

Biscoe, NC $65,239

Blanch, NC $65,803

Bonlee, NC $66,206

Browns Summit, NC $66,829

Burlington, NC $66,745

Bynum, NC $67,416

Candor, NC $64,988

Cedar Falls, NC $66,709

Cedar Grove, NC $66,488

Climax, NC $66,853

Colfax, NC $67,035

Cumnock, NC $66,406

Denton, NC $66,428

Eagle Springs, NC $65,075

Efland, NC $66,706

Elon, NC $66,608

Ether, NC $65,631

Franklinville, NC $66,671

Gibsonville, NC $66,788

Goldston, NC $65,666

Graham, NC $66,672

Gulf, NC $66,262

Haw River, NC $66,622

Highfalls, NC $65,618

High Point, NC $67,555

Roper, NC $64,582

Salvo, NC $64,556

Shawboro, NC $66,478

Shiloh, NC $65,715

South Mills, NC $66,799

Stumpy Point, NC $64,230

Sunbury, NC $66,415

Tyner, NC $65,578

Wanchese, NC $64,494

Waves, NC $64,510

Windsor, NC $64,465

Winfall, NC $65,858

Winton, NC $65,681

Albemarle, NC $66,592

Alexis, NC $68,693

Ansonville, NC $66,553

Badin, NC $66,382

Barium Springs, NC $66,863

Belmont, NC $69,248

Bessemer City, NC $69,062

Boiling Springs, NC $66,905

Bostic, NC $65,824

Caroleen, NC $66,683

Casar, NC $66,557

Cherryville, NC $68,204

China Grove, NC $67,306

Cliffside, NC $66,799

Concord, NC $67,899

Cornelius, NC $68,614

Cramerton, NC $69,266

Crouse, NC $68,440

Dallas, NC $69,121

Davidson, NC $68,356

Denver, NC $68,391

Earl, NC $67,622

East Spencer, NC $67,348

Ellenboro, NC $66,390

Faith, NC $67,369

Fallston, NC $67,586

Forest City, NC $66,512

Gastonia, NC $69,396

Huntersville, NC $69,070

Gold Hill, NC $67,071

Granite Quarry, NC $67,355

Grover, NC $67,964

Harris, NC $66,686

Harrisburg, NC $69,055

Henrietta, NC $66,763

High Shoals, NC $68,796

Indian Trail, NC $68,863

Iron Station, NC $68,427

Kannapolis, NC $67,630

Kings Mountain, NC $68,675

Landis, NC $67,358

Lattimore, NC $66,801

Lawndale, NC $67,203

Lilesville, NC $65,150

Lincolnton, NC $68,256

Locust, NC $67,601

Lowell, NC $69,364

Mc Adenville, NC $69,261

Mc Farlan, NC $65,101

Marshville, NC $67,550

Matthews, NC $68,987

Midland, NC $68,489

Mineral Springs, NC $68,304

Misenheimer, NC $66,973

Monroe, NC $68,354

Mooresboro, NC $66,851

Mooresville, NC $67,480

Hillsborough, NC $67,007

Jackson Springs, NC $65,055

Jamestown, NC $67,505

Julian, NC $66,856

Kernersville, NC $66,797

Eden, NC $66,090

Leasburg, NC $65,771

Lexington, NC $66,720

Liberty, NC $66,709

Linwood, NC $67,181

Mc Leansville, NC $66,929

Mebane, NC $66,581

Milton, NC $65,670

Mount Gilead, NC $65,587

Oak Ridge, NC $66,764

Pelham, NC $66,138

Pittsboro, NC $66,944

Pleasant Garden, NC $66,962

Prospect Hill, NC $66,264

Providence, NC $66,051

Ramseur, NC $66,416

Randleman, NC $66,858

Reidsville, NC $66,531

Robbins, NC $65,555

Ruffin, NC $66,196

Sanford, NC $66,576

Saxapahaw, NC $66,703

Seagrove, NC $65,942

Sedalia, NC $66,912

Semora, NC $65,474

Siler City, NC $66,382

Snow Camp, NC $66,644

Sophia, NC $66,871

Southmont, NC $67,025

Staley, NC $66,574

Star, NC $65,555

Stokesdale, NC $66,578

Summerfield, NC $66,794

Swepsonville, NC $66,655

Thomasville, NC $67,075

Trinity, NC $66,978

Troy, NC $65,659

Wallburg, NC $66,916

Welcome, NC $66,688

Wentworth, NC $66,351

West End, NC $65,280

Topton, NC $64,780

Advance, NC $66,536

Ararat, NC $65,991

Belews Creek, NC $66,605

Bethania, NC $66,718

Boonville, NC $66,111

Clemmons, NC $66,604

Cleveland, NC $67,047

Cooleemee, NC $67,038

Danbury, NC $66,159

Dobson, NC $65,745

East Bend, NC $66,379

Germanton, NC $66,511

Hamptonville, NC $65,992

King, NC $66,384

Lawsonville, NC $66,016

Lewisville, NC $66,526

Lowgap, NC $65,344

Madison, NC $66,291

Mayodan, NC $66,106

Mocksville, NC $66,493

Mount Airy, NC $65,802

White Plains, NC $65,890

Pfafftown, NC $66,565

Pilot Mountain, NC $66,086

Pine Hall, NC $66,338

Pinnacle, NC $66,248

Rural Hall, NC $66,579

Sandy Ridge, NC $66,034

Siloam, NC $66,127

Stoneville, NC $66,104

Toast, NC $65,801

Tobaccoville, NC $66,485

Walkertown, NC $66,680

Walnut Cove, NC $66,451

Westfield, NC $66,032

Woodleaf, NC $67,054

Yadkinville, NC $66,279

Winston Salem, NC $66,751

Tarawa Terrace, NC $65,137

Midway Park, NC $65,021

Mccutcheon Field, NC $65,204

La Grange, NC $65,533

Lowland, NC $64,200

Marshallberg, NC $64,554

Maury, NC $65,427

Maysville, NC $64,615

Merritt, NC $64,287

Morehead City, NC $64,645

New Bern, NC $64,501

Newport, NC $64,482

Oriental, NC $64,380

Pink Hill, NC $64,866

Pollocksville, NC $64,310

Richlands, NC $65,088

Salter Path, NC $64,613

Sealevel, NC $64,304

Seven Springs, NC $65,203

Smyrna, NC $64,367

Snow Hill, NC $65,617

Stacy, NC $64,318

Stella, NC $64,755

Stonewall, NC $64,578

Swansboro, NC $64,799

Trenton, NC $64,398

Vanceboro, NC $64,382

Vandemere, NC $64,457

Williston, NC $64,376

Winterville, NC $64,851

Emerald Isle, NC $64,671

Hickory, NC $66,428

Banner Elk, NC $64,611

Blowing Rock, NC $64,631

Boomer, NC $65,053

Boone, NC $64,699

Catawba, NC $67,218

Claremont, NC $66,895

Collettsville, NC $64,577

Connellys Springs, NC $66,419

Conover, NC $66,775

Creston, NC $64,417

Crossnore, NC $64,850

Crumpler, NC $64,572

Deep Gap, NC $64,530

Drexel, NC $65,947

Elkin, NC $65,905

Elk Park, NC $64,526

Ennice, NC $65,140

Ferguson, NC $64,656

Statesville, NC $66,383

Fleetwood, NC $64,552

Glade Valley, NC $65,133

Glen Alpine, NC $65,531

Glendale Springs, NC $64,505

Granite Falls, NC $65,943

Grassy Creek, NC $64,542

Lenoir, NC $65,394

Harmony, NC $66,185

Hays, NC $65,091

Hiddenite, NC $65,735

Hildebran, NC $66,507

Hudson, NC $65,817

Jefferson, NC $64,582

Jonas Ridge, NC $65,061

Jonesville, NC $65,905

Lansing, NC $64,581

Laurel Springs, NC $64,605

Linville, NC $64,557

Linville Falls, NC $65,126

Mc Grady, NC $64,796

Maiden, NC $67,729

Millers Creek, NC $64,713

Minneapolis, NC $64,592

Montezuma, NC $64,853

Moravian Falls, NC $65,244

Morganton, NC $65,355

North Wilkesboro, NC $65,306

Newland, NC $64,697

Newton, NC $67,291

Olin, NC $66,075

Patterson, NC $64,793

Pineola, NC $64,775

Piney Creek, NC $64,593

Plumtree, NC $64,693

Purlear, NC $64,594

Icard, NC $66,510

Rhodhiss, NC $66,276

Roaring Gap, NC $65,174

Fayetteville, NC $64,378

Fort Bragg, NC $64,577

Pope Army Airfield, NC $64,715

Aberdeen, NC $65,174

Autryville, NC $64,498

Timberlake, NC $66,536

Barnesville, NC $64,516

Bladenboro, NC $64,564

Bunnlevel, NC $65,884

Calypso, NC $65,658

Cameron, NC $65,467

Carthage, NC $65,444

Clinton, NC $65,133

Cordova, NC $65,065

Cumberland, NC $65,001

Dublin, NC $64,511

Dudley, NC $65,946

Dunn, NC $65,996

Elizabethtown, NC $64,594

Ellerbe, NC $64,820

Erwin, NC $66,042

Fairmont, NC $64,551

Faison, NC $65,473

Falcon, NC $64,917

Gibson, NC $64,723

Godwin, NC $64,889

Hamlet, NC $64,866

Hoffman, NC $65,037

Hope Mills, NC $64,402

Kenansville, NC $65,017

Lakeview, NC $65,437

Laurel Hill, NC $64,841

Laurinburg, NC $64,785

Lemon Springs, NC $66,008

Linden, NC $65,032

Lumber Bridge, NC $64,511

Lumberton, NC $64,488

Marietta, NC $64,593

Marston, NC $64,848

Maxton, NC $64,421

Mount Olive, NC $65,405

Newton Grove, NC $65,981

Norman, NC $64,966

Olivia, NC $66,064

Orrum, NC $64,518

Pinehurst, NC $65,495

Parkton, NC $64,426

Pembroke, NC $64,408

Pinebluff, NC $65,227

Proctorville, NC $64,632

Raeford, NC $64,794

Red Springs, NC $64,653

Rex, NC $64,500

Rockingham, NC $64,856

Roseboro, NC $64,595

Rowland, NC $64,532

Saint Pauls, NC $64,486

Salemburg, NC $64,825

Shannon, NC $64,569

Southern Pines, NC $65,280

Spring Lake, NC $64,893

Stedman, NC $64,415

Tar Heel, NC $64,564

Turkey, NC $65,195

Vass, NC $65,304

Wade, NC $64,514

Wagram, NC $64,887

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 53% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$88,803	$43.0	30%
Financial Services	$81,972	$39.0	20%
Biotechnology	$78,557	$38.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$78,557	$38.0	15%
Software & Networking	$77,191	$37.0	13%

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent'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.

$59,806

Average $68,310/year

$77,572

$4,984

Average $5,693/month

$6,464

$1,150

Average $1,314/week

$1,492

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,572	$6,464	$1,492	$37
Average	$68,310	$5,693	$1,314	$33
25th Percentile	$59,806	$4,984	$1,150	$29

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