What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Practice Assistant'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 Practice Assistant?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Practice Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Practice Assistant's salary?

An Administrative Practice Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,718 for beginners, reaching about $67,467 at mid-level, and approach $73,983 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Practice Assistant?

Administrative Practice Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Practice Assistant roles are District of Columbia $79,872, California $79,569, Massachusetts $78,508. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Practice Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Practice Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Physician Practice Administrative Manager: $145,900; Medical Practice Administrative Manager: $145,840; Practice Assistant: $102,574; Assistant Practice Administrator: $69,424; Legal Practice Assistant: $69,072.

Administrative Practice Assistant Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Administrative Practice Assistant make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Practice Assistant in North Carolina is $68,553 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,197 to $78,326
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,231

10% $60,231

50% (Median) $68,553

90% $87,224

Administrative Practice Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,326	$6,527	$1,506	$38
Average	$68,553	$5,713	$1,318	$33
25th Percentile	$64,197	$5,350	$1,235	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Practice Assistant Salaries

An Administrative Practice Assistant'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 Practice Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Practice Assistant'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): $64,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,955
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,467
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,576
Expert (over 8 years): $73,983

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Practice Assistant	less than 1 year	$64,718
Early Career Level Administrative Practice Assistant	1-2 years	$64,955
Mid-Level Level Administrative Practice Assistant	2-4 years	$67,467
Senior-Level Level Administrative Practice Assistant	5-8 years	$73,576
Expert Level Administrative Practice Assistant	over 8 years	$73,983

How Do Administrative Practice Assistant 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 Practice Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,872.
California: $79,569.
Massachusetts: $78,508.

District of Columbia $79,872 California $79,569 Massachusetts $78,508 Washington $78,220 New Jersey $78,191 Alaska $78,090 Connecticut $77,095 New York $76,691

Hawaii $75,399 Rhode Island $74,793 Maryland $74,382 Minnesota $73,819 Colorado $73,603 Illinois $73,531 Oregon $73,257 Delaware $73,055

New Hampshire $72,928 Virginia $72,644 Pennsylvania $71,814 Nevada $71,396 North Dakota $71,259 Michigan $71,042 Wisconsin $70,963 Vermont $70,804

Texas $70,364 Maine $70,335 Arizona $70,292 Ohio $70,241 Georgia $69,578 Indiana $69,246 Wyoming $69,181 Utah $69,080

Iowa $69,037 Kansas $68,690 Louisiana $68,589 North Carolina $68,553 Missouri $68,539 Florida $68,258 Montana $68,106 Nebraska $67,962

Kentucky $67,882 South Carolina $67,594 Tennessee $67,414 Idaho $67,341 New Mexico $66,815 Oklahoma $66,699 Alabama $66,274 South Dakota $65,560

Arkansas $65,170 West Virginia $64,961 Mississippi $64,333

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Practice Assistant

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: $65,405
Mount Holly: $69,382
Mount Mourne: $68,399

Morven, NC $65,405

Mount Holly, NC $69,382

Mount Mourne, NC $68,399

Mount Pleasant, NC $67,464

Mount Ulla, NC $67,449

Newell, NC $69,706

New London, NC $66,871

Norwood, NC $66,847

Oakboro, NC $67,651

Paw Creek, NC $69,715

Peachland, NC $66,296

Pineville, NC $69,549

Polkton, NC $67,297

Polkville, NC $67,056

Richfield, NC $67,180

Rockwell, NC $67,473

Rutherfordton, NC $66,457

Salisbury, NC $67,587

Warsaw, NC $65,453

Roaring River, NC $65,687

Ronda, NC $65,873

Rutherford College, NC $66,437

Scottville, NC $64,729

Sherrills Ford, NC $67,854

Sparta, NC $65,117

State Road, NC $65,839

Stony Point, NC $66,458

Sugar Grove, NC $64,731

Taylorsville, NC $66,046

Terrell, NC $68,051

Thurmond, NC $65,607

Todd, NC $64,734

Traphill, NC $65,415

Turnersburg, NC $66,660

Union Grove, NC $65,923

Valdese, NC $66,315

Valle Crucis, NC $64,822

Vilas, NC $64,685

Warrensville, NC $64,793

West Jefferson, NC $64,805

Wilkesboro, NC $65,501

Zionville, NC $64,733

Scotts, NC $66,409

Alexander, NC $66,356

Almond, NC $65,264

Arden, NC $66,354

Bakersville, NC $64,855

Balsam, NC $65,646

Balsam Grove, NC $65,841

Barnardsville, NC $66,107

Bat Cave, NC $66,141

Black Mountain, NC $66,171

Brevard, NC $65,951

Bryson City, NC $65,318

Burnsville, NC $65,683

Candler, NC $66,317

Canton, NC $66,058

Cashiers, NC $65,501

Cedar Mountain, NC $66,144

Cherokee, NC $65,511

Chimney Rock, NC $66,118

Clyde, NC $65,966

Columbus, NC $66,785

Cullowhee, NC $65,646

Dana, NC $66,093

Gaston, NC $65,603

Greenville, NC $64,898

Grimesland, NC $64,640

Halifax, NC $64,837

Hamilton, NC $64,638

Shelby, NC $67,584

Spencer, NC $67,589

Spindale, NC $66,527

Stanfield, NC $68,281

Stanley, NC $69,115

Troutman, NC $67,284

Union Mills, NC $65,867

Vale, NC $67,701

Waco, NC $68,475

Wadesboro, NC $66,097

Waxhaw, NC $68,553

Wingate, NC $68,046

Charlotte, NC $69,722

Dillsboro, NC $65,367

East Flat Rock, NC $66,062

Edneyville, NC $66,129

Enka, NC $66,455

Etowah, NC $66,111

Fairview, NC $66,285

Flat Rock, NC $66,067

Fletcher, NC $66,292

Fontana Dam, NC $65,482

Franklin, NC $65,022

Gerton, NC $66,228

Glenville, NC $65,341

Glenwood, NC $65,884

Hazelwood, NC $65,812

Hendersonville, NC $66,060

Green Mountain, NC $64,751

Highlands, NC $65,301

Horse Shoe, NC $66,184

Hot Springs, NC $65,764

Lake Junaluska, NC $65,886

Lake Lure, NC $66,114

Lake Toxaway, NC $65,795

Leicester, NC $66,260

Little Switzerland, NC $65,460

Lynn, NC $66,243

Maggie Valley, NC $65,612

Marion, NC $66,060

Marshall, NC $65,840

Mars Hill, NC $65,881

Micaville, NC $65,459

Mill Spring, NC $66,092

Montreat, NC $66,200

Mountain Home, NC $66,199

Mills River, NC $66,208

Naples, NC $66,228

Nebo, NC $65,722

Old Fort, NC $66,048

Otto, NC $64,949

Penland, NC $65,262

Penrose, NC $66,000

Pisgah Forest, NC $66,062

Ridgecrest, NC $66,180

Robbinsville, NC $65,259

Rosman, NC $65,924

Saluda, NC $66,063

Sapphire, NC $65,572

Scaly Mountain, NC $65,166

Skyland, NC $66,385

Spruce Pine, NC $65,358

Hassell, NC $64,705

Tryon, NC $66,507

Tuckasegee, NC $65,412

Tuxedo, NC $66,147

Waynesville, NC $65,427

Weaverville, NC $66,304

Webster, NC $65,444

Whittier, NC $65,285

Zirconia, NC $66,167

Asheville, NC $66,497

Andrews, NC $65,132

Brasstown, NC $64,864

Culberson, NC $64,799

Hayesville, NC $64,912

Marble, NC $65,073

Murphy, NC $64,870

Warne, NC $64,866

Whitsett, NC $67,113

Henrico, NC $65,552

Hobgood, NC $64,734

Hollister, NC $66,417

Jackson, NC $64,653

Jamesville, NC $64,534

Kelford, NC $64,792

Lewiston Woodville, NC $64,498

Littleton, NC $65,661

Lucama, NC $68,015

Macclesfield, NC $66,010

Margarettsville, NC $65,373

Milwaukee, NC $65,358

Murfreesboro, NC $65,681

Nashville, NC $67,298

Oak City, NC $64,498

Pantego, NC $64,468

Parmele, NC $64,708

Pendleton, NC $65,551

Pikeville, NC $66,898

Pinetops, NC $66,115

Pinetown, NC $64,474

Pleasant Hill, NC $65,588

Potecasi, NC $65,187

Red Oak, NC $67,084

Rich Square, NC $64,793

Roanoke Rapids, NC $65,239

Robersonville, NC $64,575

Roxobel, NC $64,923

Saratoga, NC $66,713

Scotland Neck, NC $64,659

Scranton, NC $64,433

Seaboard, NC $65,255

Severn, NC $65,573

Sharpsburg, NC $67,104

Simpson, NC $64,830

Sims, NC $68,361

Speed, NC $65,200

Spring Hope, NC $68,365

Stantonsburg, NC $66,484

Stokes, NC $64,550

Swanquarter, NC $64,436

Tarboro, NC $65,474

Tillery, NC $64,666

Walstonburg, NC $66,124

Washington, NC $64,656

Weldon, NC $65,083

Whitakers, NC $66,027

Williamston, NC $64,616

Wilson, NC $67,256

Woodland, NC $65,156

Elizabeth City, NC $66,357

Ahoskie, NC $65,487

Avon, NC $64,684

Aydlett, NC $66,551

Barco, NC $66,667

Belvidere, NC $66,291

Buxton, NC $64,716

Camden, NC $66,482

Cofield, NC $65,665

Coinjock, NC $66,724

Colerain, NC $65,324

Columbia, NC $64,651

Corapeake, NC $66,797

Corolla, NC $66,528

Creswell, NC $64,542

Currituck, NC $67,046

Durants Neck, NC $65,849

Edenton, NC $65,477

Eure, NC $65,990

Frisco, NC $64,735

Gates, NC $66,522

Gatesville, NC $66,062

Grandy, NC $66,135

Harbinger, NC $65,579

Harrellsville, NC $65,752

Hatteras, NC $64,744

Hertford, NC $65,823

Hobbsville, NC $66,389

Jarvisburg, NC $65,786

Kill Devil Hills, NC $65,369

Kitty Hawk, NC $65,648

Knotts Island, NC $67,380

Swannanoa, NC $66,365

Sylva, NC $65,414

Vaughan, NC $65,836

Wake Forest, NC $69,756

Warrenton, NC $66,660

Wendell, NC $69,859

Willow Spring, NC $69,605

Wilsons Mills, NC $69,153

Wise, NC $66,153

Youngsville, NC $69,419

Zebulon, NC $69,413

Raleigh, NC $70,746

Durham, NC $68,992

Rocky Mount, NC $66,469

Aulander, NC $65,116

Aurora, NC $64,491

Bailey, NC $68,392

Bath, NC $64,586

Battleboro, NC $66,265

Belhaven, NC $64,505

Bellarthur, NC $65,306

Bethel, NC $64,846

Black Creek, NC $67,274

Blounts Creek, NC $64,516

Castalia, NC $67,672

Chocowinity, NC $64,605

Como, NC $65,916

Conetoe, NC $65,324

Conway, NC $65,410

Edward, NC $64,559

Elm City, NC $66,932

Enfield, NC $65,647

Engelhard, NC $64,448

Everetts, NC $64,713

Fairfield, NC $64,441

Falkland, NC $65,563

Farmville, NC $65,696

Fountain, NC $65,826

Fremont, NC $66,992

White Oak, NC $64,780

Wilmington, NC $66,086

Ash, NC $65,466

Atkinson, NC $65,644

Bolivia, NC $65,781

Bolton, NC $65,543

Brunswick, NC $65,122

Burgaw, NC $65,663

Carolina Beach, NC $65,930

Castle Hayne, NC $66,086

Cerro Gordo, NC $64,738

Chadbourn, NC $64,863

Clarendon, NC $64,959

Clarkton, NC $64,945

Council, NC $65,174

Currie, NC $65,889

Delco, NC $65,768

Evergreen, NC $64,796

Fair Bluff, NC $64,753

Garland, NC $65,101

Hallsboro, NC $65,050

Hampstead, NC $65,712

Harrells, NC $64,995

Holly Ridge, NC $65,486

Ivanhoe, NC $65,213

Kelly, NC $65,303

Kure Beach, NC $65,820

Lake Waccamaw, NC $65,340

Leland, NC $66,038

Longwood, NC $65,262

Magnolia, NC $65,205

Maple Hill, NC $65,400

Nakina, NC $65,076

Riegelwood, NC $65,679

Rocky Point, NC $65,881

Rose Hill, NC $65,248

Shallotte, NC $65,501

Sneads Ferry, NC $65,350

Southport, NC $65,783

Supply, NC $65,614

Tabor City, NC $64,979

Teachey, NC $65,360

Oak Island, NC $65,673

Wallace, NC $65,257

Calabash, NC $65,314

Sunset Beach, NC $65,322

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $65,353

Whiteville, NC $64,987

Willard, NC $65,435

Winnabow, NC $66,026

Wrightsville Beach, NC $66,065

Kinston, NC $64,822

Albertson, NC $64,999

Alliance, NC $64,806

Arapahoe, NC $64,641

Atlantic, NC $64,646

Atlantic Beach, NC $64,814

Ayden, NC $64,703

Bayboro, NC $64,575

Beaufort, NC $64,667

Beulaville, NC $65,326

Bridgeton, NC $64,752

Cedar Island, NC $64,373

Chinquapin, NC $65,260

Comfort, NC $64,808

Cove City, NC $64,582

Davis, NC $64,667

Deep Run, NC $64,890

Dover, NC $64,547

Ernul, NC $64,516

Gloucester, NC $64,742

Grantsboro, NC $64,582

Grifton, NC $64,669

Harkers Island, NC $64,815

Havelock, NC $64,691

Cherry Point, NC $64,943

Hobucken, NC $64,459

Hookerton, NC $65,307

Hubert, NC $65,162

Jacksonville, NC $65,375

Camp Lejeune, NC $65,493

Garysburg, NC $65,253

Manns Harbor, NC $64,398

Townsville, NC $66,318

Manteo, NC $64,953

Maple, NC $66,862

Merry Hill, NC $65,128

Moyock, NC $67,183

Nags Head, NC $64,744

Ocracoke, NC $64,670

Plymouth, NC $64,622

Point Harbor, NC $65,694

Poplar Branch, NC $66,396

Powells Point, NC $65,638

Powellsville, NC $65,446

Rodanthe, NC $64,577

Roduco, NC $66,345

Yanceyville, NC $66,533

Greensboro, NC $67,147

Angier, NC $68,826

Apex, NC $69,558

Bahama, NC $68,159

Benson, NC $67,763

Broadway, NC $66,746

Buies Creek, NC $67,534

Bullock, NC $66,245

Bunn, NC $68,909

Butner, NC $68,640

Carrboro, NC $68,098

Cary, NC $70,316

Chapel Hill, NC $68,102

Clayton, NC $69,762

Coats, NC $67,809

Creedmoor, NC $68,970

Four Oaks, NC $67,546

Franklinton, NC $68,711

Fuquay Varina, NC $68,991

Garner, NC $70,216

Goldsboro, NC $66,751

Henderson, NC $67,470

Holly Springs, NC $69,403

Hurdle Mills, NC $66,542

Kenly, NC $68,184

Kipling, NC $68,352

Kittrell, NC $68,397

Knightdale, NC $70,350

Lillington, NC $66,948

Louisburg, NC $68,372

Macon, NC $66,017

Mamers, NC $66,940

Manson, NC $66,292

Micro, NC $68,284

Middleburg, NC $66,765

Middlesex, NC $68,958

Moncure, NC $67,840

Morrisville, NC $69,960

New Hill, NC $68,809

Norlina, NC $66,534

Oxford, NC $67,078

Pine Level, NC $68,171

Princeton, NC $67,349

Ridgeway, NC $66,607

Rolesville, NC $69,855

Rougemont, NC $67,525

Roxboro, NC $66,408

Selma, NC $68,638

Smithfield, NC $68,431

Stem, NC $68,224

Stovall, NC $66,815

Alamance, NC $66,952

Altamahaw, NC $66,901

Asheboro, NC $66,795

Bear Creek, NC $66,136

Bennett, NC $66,192

Biscoe, NC $65,472

Blanch, NC $66,037

Bonlee, NC $66,442

Browns Summit, NC $67,067

Burlington, NC $66,983

Bynum, NC $67,656

Candor, NC $65,219

Cedar Falls, NC $66,946

Cedar Grove, NC $66,725

Climax, NC $67,091

Colfax, NC $67,274

Cumnock, NC $66,642

Denton, NC $66,664

Eagle Springs, NC $65,307

Efland, NC $66,943

Elon, NC $66,845

Ether, NC $65,865

Franklinville, NC $66,908

Gibsonville, NC $67,025

Goldston, NC $65,900

Graham, NC $66,909

Gulf, NC $66,497

Haw River, NC $66,859

Highfalls, NC $65,852

High Point, NC $67,796

Roper, NC $64,812

Salvo, NC $64,786

Shawboro, NC $66,714

Shiloh, NC $65,948

South Mills, NC $67,036

Stumpy Point, NC $64,459

Sunbury, NC $66,652

Tyner, NC $65,811

Wanchese, NC $64,723

Waves, NC $64,739

Windsor, NC $64,695

Winfall, NC $66,092

Winton, NC $65,915

Albemarle, NC $66,828

Alexis, NC $68,937

Ansonville, NC $66,790

Badin, NC $66,618

Barium Springs, NC $67,101

Belmont, NC $69,494

Bessemer City, NC $69,308

Boiling Springs, NC $67,143

Bostic, NC $66,058

Caroleen, NC $66,920

Casar, NC $66,794

Cherryville, NC $68,447

China Grove, NC $67,546

Cliffside, NC $67,037

Concord, NC $68,141

Cornelius, NC $68,858

Cramerton, NC $69,512

Crouse, NC $68,683

Dallas, NC $69,367

Davidson, NC $68,599

Denver, NC $68,634

Earl, NC $67,862

East Spencer, NC $67,588

Ellenboro, NC $66,626

Faith, NC $67,608

Fallston, NC $67,826

Forest City, NC $66,749

Gastonia, NC $69,643

Huntersville, NC $69,316

Gold Hill, NC $67,310

Granite Quarry, NC $67,595

Grover, NC $68,206

Harris, NC $66,924

Harrisburg, NC $69,301

Henrietta, NC $67,000

High Shoals, NC $69,041

Indian Trail, NC $69,108

Iron Station, NC $68,671

Kannapolis, NC $67,871

Kings Mountain, NC $68,919

Landis, NC $67,597

Lattimore, NC $67,039

Lawndale, NC $67,442

Lilesville, NC $65,381

Lincolnton, NC $68,498

Locust, NC $67,841

Lowell, NC $69,611

Mc Adenville, NC $69,508

Mc Farlan, NC $65,332

Marshville, NC $67,790

Matthews, NC $69,233

Midland, NC $68,733

Mineral Springs, NC $68,548

Misenheimer, NC $67,212

Monroe, NC $68,597

Mooresboro, NC $67,089

Mooresville, NC $67,720

Hillsborough, NC $67,245

Jackson Springs, NC $65,287

Jamestown, NC $67,745

Julian, NC $67,094

Kernersville, NC $67,035

Eden, NC $66,325

Leasburg, NC $66,005

Lexington, NC $66,958

Liberty, NC $66,947

Linwood, NC $67,420

Mc Leansville, NC $67,167

Mebane, NC $66,818

Milton, NC $65,904

Mount Gilead, NC $65,821

Oak Ridge, NC $67,002

Pelham, NC $66,373

Pittsboro, NC $67,182

Pleasant Garden, NC $67,201

Prospect Hill, NC $66,500

Providence, NC $66,286

Ramseur, NC $66,652

Randleman, NC $67,096

Reidsville, NC $66,768

Robbins, NC $65,788

Ruffin, NC $66,432

Sanford, NC $66,813

Saxapahaw, NC $66,940

Seagrove, NC $66,177

Sedalia, NC $67,150

Semora, NC $65,707

Siler City, NC $66,619

Snow Camp, NC $66,881

Sophia, NC $67,109

Southmont, NC $67,263

Staley, NC $66,810

Star, NC $65,788

Stokesdale, NC $66,815

Summerfield, NC $67,032

Swepsonville, NC $66,892

Thomasville, NC $67,313

Trinity, NC $67,217

Troy, NC $65,893

Wallburg, NC $67,154

Welcome, NC $66,925

Wentworth, NC $66,587

West End, NC $65,513

Topton, NC $65,011

Advance, NC $66,773

Ararat, NC $66,226

Belews Creek, NC $66,842

Bethania, NC $66,955

Boonville, NC $66,346

Clemmons, NC $66,841

Cleveland, NC $67,286

Cooleemee, NC $67,276

Danbury, NC $66,394

Dobson, NC $65,979

East Bend, NC $66,616

Germanton, NC $66,748

Hamptonville, NC $66,227

King, NC $66,620

Lawsonville, NC $66,251

Lewisville, NC $66,763

Lowgap, NC $65,576

Madison, NC $66,527

Mayodan, NC $66,342

Mocksville, NC $66,730

Mount Airy, NC $66,036

White Plains, NC $66,124

Pfafftown, NC $66,802

Pilot Mountain, NC $66,321

Pine Hall, NC $66,575

Pinnacle, NC $66,484

Rural Hall, NC $66,815

Sandy Ridge, NC $66,269

Siloam, NC $66,362

Stoneville, NC $66,339

Toast, NC $66,035

Tobaccoville, NC $66,722

Walkertown, NC $66,917

Walnut Cove, NC $66,687

Westfield, NC $66,267

Woodleaf, NC $67,292

Yadkinville, NC $66,515

Winston Salem, NC $66,989

Tarawa Terrace, NC $65,368

Midway Park, NC $65,252

Mccutcheon Field, NC $65,436

La Grange, NC $65,766

Lowland, NC $64,428

Marshallberg, NC $64,783

Maury, NC $65,660

Maysville, NC $64,845

Merritt, NC $64,516

Morehead City, NC $64,875

New Bern, NC $64,731

Newport, NC $64,711

Oriental, NC $64,609

Pink Hill, NC $65,097

Pollocksville, NC $64,539

Richlands, NC $65,319

Salter Path, NC $64,843

Sealevel, NC $64,533

Seven Springs, NC $65,435

Smyrna, NC $64,596

Snow Hill, NC $65,851

Stacy, NC $64,547

Stella, NC $64,985

Stonewall, NC $64,808

Swansboro, NC $65,030

Trenton, NC $64,628

Vanceboro, NC $64,611

Vandemere, NC $64,686

Williston, NC $64,605

Winterville, NC $65,081

Emerald Isle, NC $64,901

Hickory, NC $66,665

Banner Elk, NC $64,841

Blowing Rock, NC $64,861

Boomer, NC $65,285

Boone, NC $64,929

Catawba, NC $67,457

Claremont, NC $67,133

Collettsville, NC $64,806

Connellys Springs, NC $66,655

Conover, NC $67,012

Creston, NC $64,646

Crossnore, NC $65,081

Crumpler, NC $64,802

Deep Gap, NC $64,760

Drexel, NC $66,182

Elkin, NC $66,140

Elk Park, NC $64,756

Ennice, NC $65,372

Ferguson, NC $64,887

Statesville, NC $66,619

Fleetwood, NC $64,782

Glade Valley, NC $65,365

Glen Alpine, NC $65,764

Glendale Springs, NC $64,734

Granite Falls, NC $66,178

Grassy Creek, NC $64,772

Lenoir, NC $65,627

Harmony, NC $66,421

Hays, NC $65,323

Hiddenite, NC $65,969

Hildebran, NC $66,743

Hudson, NC $66,052

Jefferson, NC $64,811

Jonas Ridge, NC $65,293

Jonesville, NC $66,140

Lansing, NC $64,811

Laurel Springs, NC $64,835

Linville, NC $64,786

Linville Falls, NC $65,358

Mc Grady, NC $65,026

Maiden, NC $67,970

Millers Creek, NC $64,943

Minneapolis, NC $64,822

Montezuma, NC $65,083

Moravian Falls, NC $65,477

Morganton, NC $65,588

North Wilkesboro, NC $65,539

Newland, NC $64,928

Newton, NC $67,530

Olin, NC $66,311

Patterson, NC $65,024

Pineola, NC $65,006

Piney Creek, NC $64,823

Plumtree, NC $64,923

Purlear, NC $64,824

Icard, NC $66,747

Rhodhiss, NC $66,512

Roaring Gap, NC $65,406

Fayetteville, NC $64,607

Fort Bragg, NC $64,807

Pope Army Airfield, NC $64,946

Aberdeen, NC $65,406

Autryville, NC $64,728

Timberlake, NC $66,773

Barnesville, NC $64,746

Bladenboro, NC $64,794

Bunnlevel, NC $66,119

Calypso, NC $65,891

Cameron, NC $65,700

Carthage, NC $65,676

Clinton, NC $65,365

Cordova, NC $65,296

Cumberland, NC $65,233

Dublin, NC $64,741

Dudley, NC $66,181

Dunn, NC $66,230

Elizabethtown, NC $64,824

Ellerbe, NC $65,050

Erwin, NC $66,277

Fairmont, NC $64,781

Faison, NC $65,706

Falcon, NC $65,148

Gibson, NC $64,954

Godwin, NC $65,120

Hamlet, NC $65,096

Hoffman, NC $65,269

Hope Mills, NC $64,631

Kenansville, NC $65,248

Lakeview, NC $65,670

Laurel Hill, NC $65,072

Laurinburg, NC $65,016

Lemon Springs, NC $66,243

Linden, NC $65,264

Lumber Bridge, NC $64,741

Lumberton, NC $64,718

Marietta, NC $64,823

Marston, NC $65,078

Maxton, NC $64,650

Mount Olive, NC $65,638

Newton Grove, NC $66,215

Norman, NC $65,197

Olivia, NC $66,299

Orrum, NC $64,748

Pinehurst, NC $65,728

Parkton, NC $64,655

Pembroke, NC $64,638

Pinebluff, NC $65,459

Proctorville, NC $64,862

Raeford, NC $65,024

Red Springs, NC $64,883

Rex, NC $64,730

Rockingham, NC $65,087

Roseboro, NC $64,824

Rowland, NC $64,762

Saint Pauls, NC $64,716

Salemburg, NC $65,056

Shannon, NC $64,798

Southern Pines, NC $65,513

Spring Lake, NC $65,124

Stedman, NC $64,644

Tar Heel, NC $64,793

Turkey, NC $65,427

Vass, NC $65,536

Wade, NC $64,744

Wagram, NC $65,118

Administrative Practice Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Practice Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Practice Assistant positions in MFG Nondurable or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Practice Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Practice Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$82,264	$40.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$78,836	$38.0	15%
MFG Durable	$76,780	$37.0	12%
Insurance	$75,409	$36.0	10%
Business Services	$74,038	$36.0	8%

Administrative Practice Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Practice Assistant'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.

$64,197

Average $68,553/year

$78,326

$5,350

Average $5,713/month

$6,527

$1,235

Average $1,318/week

$1,506

$31

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,326	$6,527	$1,506	$38
Average	$68,553	$5,713	$1,318	$33
25th Percentile	$64,197	$5,350	$1,235	$31

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