What are the main factors that influence an Administrive 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 Administrive Assistant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrive Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrive Assistant's salary?

An Administrive Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,116 for beginners, reaching about $46,952 at mid-level, and approach $48,749 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrive Assistant?

Administrive Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrive Assistant roles are District of Columbia $50,777, California $50,584, Massachusetts $49,910. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrive Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administrive Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Physician Assistant - Cardiology: $121,531; Physician Assistant - Clinic: $121,531; Pathology Assistant: $79,192; Telemedicine Assistant: $76,620; Assistant: $57,378.

Administrive Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Administrive Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrive Assistant in Virginia is $46,182 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,009
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,041 to $50,802
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,272

10% $38,272

50% (Median) $46,182

90% $55,009

Administrive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,802	$4,234	$977	$24
Average	$46,182	$3,848	$888	$22
25th Percentile	$42,041	$3,503	$808	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administrive Assistant Salaries

An Administrive 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 Administrive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrive 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): $44,116
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,089
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,952
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,556
Expert (over 8 years): $48,749

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrive Assistant	less than 1 year	$44,116
Early Career Level Administrive Assistant	1-2 years	$45,089
Mid-Level Level Administrive Assistant	2-4 years	$46,952
Senior-Level Level Administrive Assistant	5-8 years	$48,556
Expert Level Administrive Assistant	over 8 years	$48,749

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

District of Columbia: $50,777.
California: $50,584.
Massachusetts: $49,910.

District of Columbia $50,777 California $50,584 Massachusetts $49,910 Washington $49,727 New Jersey $49,708 Alaska $49,644 Connecticut $49,011 New York $48,754

Hawaii $47,933 Rhode Island $47,548 Maryland $47,287 Minnesota $46,929 Colorado $46,792 Illinois $46,746 Oregon $46,571 Delaware $46,443

New Hampshire $46,362 Virginia $46,182 Pennsylvania $45,654 Nevada $45,388 North Dakota $45,301 Michigan $45,164 Wisconsin $45,113 Vermont $45,012

Texas $44,732 Maine $44,714 Arizona $44,687 Ohio $44,654 Georgia $44,233 Indiana $44,022 Wyoming $43,980 Utah $43,916

Iowa $43,889 Kansas $43,668 Louisiana $43,604 North Carolina $43,581 Missouri $43,572 Florida $43,393 Montana $43,297 Nebraska $43,205

Kentucky $43,155 South Carolina $42,971 Tennessee $42,857 Idaho $42,811 New Mexico $42,476 Oklahoma $42,403 Alabama $42,132 South Dakota $41,678

Arkansas $41,430 West Virginia $41,297 Mississippi $40,898

Top Paying Cities for Administrive 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:

Ivanhoe: $42,472
Lambsburg: $42,562
Laurel Fork: $42,610

Ivanhoe, VA $42,472

Lambsburg, VA $42,562

Laurel Fork, VA $42,610

Marion, VA $42,250

Max Meadows, VA $42,539

Meadowview, VA $41,869

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,209

Rocky Gap, VA $42,232

Ruther Glen, VA $44,549

Sealston, VA $45,701

Sharps, VA $44,353

Spotsylvania, VA $44,965

Sparta, VA $44,730

Stafford, VA $47,021

Stratford, VA $45,221

Tappahannock, VA $44,627

Thornburg, VA $45,113

Unionville, VA $44,381

Village, VA $44,571

Warsaw, VA $44,730

Weems, VA $43,852

Sandy Point, VA $44,788

White Stone, VA $43,730

Wicomico Church, VA $44,049

Woodford, VA $44,929

Zacata, VA $45,081

Winchester, VA $44,869

Bentonville, VA $44,484

Berryville, VA $45,516

Boyce, VA $45,599

Brucetown, VA $44,899

Chester Gap, VA $45,334

Clear Brook, VA $44,673

Cross Junction, VA $43,224

Fishers Hill, VA $43,845

Flint Hill, VA $45,088

Front Royal, VA $45,114

Gore, VA $43,466

Hume, VA $45,697

Huntly, VA $45,164

Strasburg, VA $43,674

Linden, VA $45,808

Markham, VA $45,798

Maurertown, VA $43,081

Middletown, VA $44,527

Millwood, VA $45,518

Rileyville, VA $43,986

Earlysville, VA $43,341

Esmont, VA $42,941

Faber, VA $42,750

Fishersville, VA $43,148

Free Union, VA $43,270

Gordonsville, VA $43,723

Greenwood, VA $43,096

Ivy, VA $43,360

Keene, VA $43,114

Keswick, VA $43,446

Locust Dale, VA $43,919

Lovingston, VA $42,292

Lyndhurst, VA $42,610

Montpelier Station, VA $43,734

Nellysford, VA $42,660

North Garden, VA $43,072

Orange, VA $44,162

Palmyra, VA $43,464

Piney River, VA $42,095

Quinque, VA $43,452

Roseland, VA $42,257

Ruckersville, VA $43,434

Schuyler, VA $42,790

Shipman, VA $42,285

Somerset, VA $43,736

Stanardsville, VA $43,308

Troy, VA $43,512

Tyro, VA $42,372

Waynesboro, VA $43,214

White Hall, VA $43,291

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,905

Achilles, VA $43,238

Amelia Court House, VA $44,040

Ark, VA $43,513

Arvonia, VA $43,127

Ashland, VA $44,469

Aylett, VA $44,490

Barhamsville, VA $43,850

Beaumont, VA $44,030

Beaverdam, VA $44,465

Bena, VA $43,225

Bohannon, VA $43,402

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,407

Bruington, VA $44,401

Bumpass, VA $44,398

Cardinal, VA $43,422

Cartersville, VA $43,766

Charles City, VA $44,124

Christchurch, VA $43,764

Church View, VA $43,865

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,542

Columbia, VA $43,652

Crozier, VA $44,324

Cumberland, VA $43,410

Deltaville, VA $43,578

Diggs, VA $43,419

Redwood, VA $42,256

Rich Creek, VA $42,400

Ridgeway, VA $42,695

Riner, VA $42,396

Ripplemead, VA $42,285

Rocky Mount, VA $42,294

Salem, VA $42,088

Sandy Level, VA $42,384

Shawsville, VA $42,217

Spencer, VA $42,685

Staffordsville, VA $42,472

Stanleytown, VA $42,765

Stuart, VA $42,674

Thaxton, VA $42,167

Troutville, VA $42,151

Union Hall, VA $42,301

Vesta, VA $42,620

Villamont, VA $42,146

Vinton, VA $42,067

Wirtz, VA $42,171

Woolwine, VA $42,590

Bristol, VA $41,029

Abingdon, VA $41,638

Andover, VA $41,514

Appalachia, VA $41,514

Bee, VA $42,027

Ben Hur, VA $41,686

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,144

Birchleaf, VA $42,068

Blackwater, VA $41,195

Castlewood, VA $41,315

Cleveland, VA $41,817

Clinchco, VA $42,031

Clintwood, VA $41,984

Coeburn, VA $41,583

Damascus, VA $41,964

Dante, VA $41,819

Davenport, VA $42,109

Dryden, VA $41,279

Duffield, VA $40,929

Dungannon, VA $41,078

East Stone Gap, VA $41,231

Ewing, VA $42,213

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,815

Gate City, VA $40,537

Haysi, VA $42,272

Hiltons, VA $40,632

Honaker, VA $42,051

Jonesville, VA $41,788

Keokee, VA $41,401

Lebanon, VA $41,655

Mc Clure, VA $41,828

Mendota, VA $41,042

Nickelsville, VA $40,870

Nora, VA $41,718

Norton, VA $41,558

Pennington Gap, VA $41,391

Pound, VA $41,730

Rosedale, VA $42,004

Rose Hill, VA $42,139

Saint Charles, VA $41,634

Saint Paul, VA $41,579

Weber City, VA $40,413

Whitetop, VA $42,128

Wise, VA $41,670

Pulaski, VA $42,581

Atkins, VA $42,221

Austinville, VA $42,562

Barren Springs, VA $42,599

Bastian, VA $42,227

Bland, VA $42,326

Broadford, VA $42,183

Cana, VA $42,627

Ceres, VA $42,187

Chilhowie, VA $42,172

Cripple Creek, VA $42,363

Crockett, VA $42,353

Draper, VA $42,545

Dugspur, VA $42,577

Elk Creek, VA $42,333

Emory, VA $42,053

Fancy Gap, VA $42,591

Fries, VA $42,476

Galax, VA $42,545

Glade Spring, VA $41,970

Rural Retreat, VA $42,300

Saltville, VA $42,191

Speedwell, VA $42,327

Sugar Grove, VA $42,231

Tannersville, VA $42,158

Troutdale, VA $42,201

Willis, VA $42,554

Woodlawn, VA $42,571

Wytheville, VA $42,451

Staunton, VA $43,162

Augusta Springs, VA $42,979

Bacova, VA $42,777

Blue Grass, VA $42,794

Brownsburg, VA $42,539

Buena Vista, VA $42,190

Churchville, VA $43,282

Clifton Forge, VA $42,633

Covington, VA $42,402

Craigsville, VA $42,984

Crimora, VA $43,326

Deerfield, VA $43,018

Doe Hill, VA $42,981

Fairfield, VA $42,476

Fort Defiance, VA $43,358

Glen Wilton, VA $42,471

Goshen, VA $42,799

Greenville, VA $42,772

Grottoes, VA $43,366

Head Waters, VA $43,052

Hot Springs, VA $42,658

Iron Gate, VA $42,706

Lexington, VA $42,551

Low Moor, VA $42,606

Mc Dowell, VA $42,998

Middlebrook, VA $42,783

Millboro, VA $42,816

Mint Spring, VA $42,998

Montebello, VA $42,393

Monterey, VA $42,874

Mount Sidney, VA $43,377

Mustoe, VA $42,945

New Hope, VA $43,352

Port Republic, VA $43,343

Raphine, VA $42,590

Rockbridge Baths, VA $42,632

Selma, VA $42,648

Steeles Tavern, VA $42,678

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,837

Swoope, VA $43,086

Verona, VA $43,378

Vesuvius, VA $42,298

Warm Springs, VA $42,791

West Augusta, VA $43,111

Weyers Cave, VA $43,388

Williamsville, VA $43,022

Lynchburg, VA $41,559

Altavista, VA $41,953

Alton, VA $42,870

Amherst, VA $41,841

Appomattox, VA $41,917

Bedford, VA $42,172

Big Island, VA $41,941

Blairs, VA $42,860

Brookneal, VA $42,119

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,006

Callands, VA $42,653

Chatham, VA $42,688

Clifford, VA $41,905

Clover, VA $42,765

Cluster Springs, VA $43,003

Coleman Falls, VA $41,731

Concord, VA $41,616

Crystal Hill, VA $42,699

Danville, VA $42,894

Hillsville, VA $42,627

Carson, VA $44,270

Hiwassee, VA $42,488

Independence, VA $42,340

Annandale, VA $50,378

Burke, VA $49,906

Dumfries, VA $48,445

Dunn Loring, VA $50,443

Fairfax, VA $49,689

Fairfax Station, VA $49,554

Falls Church, VA $50,487

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,876

Great Falls, VA $49,691

Greenway, VA $50,486

Lorton, VA $49,595

Merrifield, VA $50,327

Mc Lean, VA $50,481

West Mclean, VA $50,486

Mount Vernon, VA $50,063

Newington, VA $49,948

Dry Fork, VA $42,777

Brooke, VA $46,680

Evington, VA $41,790

Forest, VA $41,708

Gladstone, VA $41,953

Gladys, VA $41,954

Glasgow, VA $42,222

Goode, VA $41,846

Gretna, VA $42,383

Halifax, VA $42,858

Howardsville, VA $42,789

Hurt, VA $42,146

Java, VA $42,638

Ararat, VA $42,617

Axton, VA $42,748

Bassett, VA $42,718

Belspring, VA $42,496

Bent Mountain, VA $42,135

Blacksburg, VA $42,295

Blue Ridge, VA $42,121

Boones Mill, VA $42,106

Buchanan, VA $42,263

Callaway, VA $42,216

Christiansburg, VA $42,300

Cascade, VA $42,711

Catawba, VA $42,191

Check, VA $42,281

Claudville, VA $42,592

Cloverdale, VA $42,043

Collinsville, VA $42,859

Copper Hill, VA $42,225

Critz, VA $42,660

Daleville, VA $42,086

Dublin, VA $42,518

Eagle Rock, VA $42,385

Eggleston, VA $42,433

Elliston, VA $42,182

Ferrum, VA $42,452

Fieldale, VA $42,798

Fincastle, VA $42,217

Floyd, VA $42,455

Glade Hill, VA $42,266

Glen Lyn, VA $42,298

Goodview, VA $42,117

Hardy, VA $42,099

Henry, VA $42,516

Huddleston, VA $42,255

Keeling, VA $42,817

Chester, VA $44,478

Chesterfield, VA $44,451

Church Road, VA $44,305

Colonial Heights, VA $44,496

Courtland, VA $43,427

Dendron, VA $43,557

Dewitt, VA $44,163

Dinwiddie, VA $44,283

Disputanta, VA $44,320

Dolphin, VA $43,678

Drewryville, VA $43,332

Ebony, VA $43,033

Elberon, VA $43,378

Emporia, VA $43,430

Ford, VA $44,202

Franklin, VA $43,293

Freeman, VA $43,668

Gasburg, VA $43,125

Hopewell, VA $44,405

Ivor, VA $43,363

Jarratt, VA $43,805

Lawrenceville, VA $43,516

Mc Kenney, VA $44,047

Meredithville, VA $43,453

Newsoms, VA $43,150

Prince George, VA $44,446

Rawlings, VA $43,878

Sedley, VA $43,485

Skippers, VA $43,256

Spring Grove, VA $43,793

Stony Creek, VA $44,045

Surry, VA $43,271

Sussex, VA $43,946

Sutherland, VA $44,409

Valentines, VA $43,166

Wakefield, VA $43,541

Warfield, VA $43,913

Waverly, VA $43,883

White Plains, VA $43,142

Wilsons, VA $44,071

Yale, VA $43,768

Zuni, VA $43,346

Claremont, VA $43,851

Farmville, VA $43,029

Baskerville, VA $42,959

Indian Valley, VA $42,517

Mc Coy, VA $42,425

Martinsville, VA $42,789

Meadows Of Dan, VA $42,631

Moneta, VA $42,186

Montvale, VA $42,186

Narrows, VA $42,425

Newbern, VA $42,462

New Castle, VA $42,219

Newport, VA $42,316

New River, VA $42,579

Oriskany, VA $42,301

Paint Bank, VA $42,235

Parrott, VA $42,445

Patrick Springs, VA $42,709

Pearisburg, VA $42,467

Pembroke, VA $42,466

Penhook, VA $42,406

Pilot, VA $42,315

Pittsville, VA $42,385

Radford, VA $42,532

Long Island, VA $42,113

Lowry, VA $41,925

Lynch Station, VA $42,117

Madison Heights, VA $41,560

Monroe, VA $41,767

Naruna, VA $41,986

Nathalie, VA $42,494

Natural Bridge, VA $42,355

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,173

Nelson, VA $43,069

Norwood, VA $42,114

Ringgold, VA $42,833

Rustburg, VA $41,656

Scottsburg, VA $42,916

Scottsville, VA $43,148

South Boston, VA $42,953

Spout Spring, VA $41,732

Sutherlin, VA $42,837

Sweet Briar, VA $41,683

Vernon Hill, VA $42,786

Virgilina, VA $42,967

Wingina, VA $42,363

Amonate, VA $42,269

Bandy, VA $42,177

Big Rock, VA $42,406

Bishop, VA $42,181

Bluefield, VA $42,311

Boissevain, VA $42,207

Breaks, VA $42,337

Burkes Garden, VA $42,224

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,286

Doran, VA $42,460

Falls Mills, VA $42,207

Grundy, VA $42,477

Horsepen, VA $42,197

Hurley, VA $42,259

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,286

Keen Mountain, VA $42,451

Mavisdale, VA $42,290

Maxie, VA $42,415

North Tazewell, VA $42,279

Oakwood, VA $42,475

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,359

Pocahontas, VA $42,221

Pounding Mill, VA $42,345

Raven, VA $42,439

Red Ash, VA $42,479

Richlands, VA $42,455

Rowe, VA $42,305

Shortt Gap, VA $42,400

Swords Creek, VA $42,293

Tazewell, VA $42,213

Vansant, VA $42,294

Whitewood, VA $42,299

Wolford, VA $42,306

Boydton, VA $43,051

Bracey, VA $43,161

Brodnax, VA $43,327

Buckingham, VA $42,569

Burkeville, VA $43,227

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,608

Chase City, VA $42,829

Clarksville, VA $43,127

Crewe, VA $43,503

Cullen, VA $42,481

Dillwyn, VA $42,993

Drakes Branch, VA $42,824

Dundas, VA $43,461

Evergreen, VA $41,957

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,824

Green Bay, VA $42,989

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,094

Kenbridge, VA $43,229

Keysville, VA $42,820

La Crosse, VA $43,095

Lunenburg, VA $42,901

Meherrin, VA $42,906

Nottoway, VA $43,436

Pamplin, VA $42,339

Phenix, VA $42,148

Prospect, VA $42,605

Randolph, VA $42,677

Red House, VA $42,024

Red Oak, VA $42,884

Rice, VA $43,282

Saxe, VA $42,791

Skipwith, VA $42,914

South Hill, VA $43,079

Victoria, VA $43,053

Wylliesburg, VA $42,846

Roanoke, VA $42,013

Wachapreague, VA $43,624

Wardtown, VA $43,539

Wattsville, VA $43,664

Willis Wharf, VA $43,611

Windsor, VA $43,239

Withams, VA $43,630

Norfolk, VA $43,017

Newport News, VA $43,114

Fort Eustis, VA $43,131

Hampton, VA $43,140

Fort Monroe, VA $43,116

Poquoson, VA $43,126

Yorktown, VA $43,177

Lackey, VA $43,194

Seaford, VA $43,142

Portsmouth, VA $43,029

Fort Lee, VA $44,494

Petersburg, VA $44,494

Virginia State University, VA $44,494

Alberta, VA $43,615

Ammon, VA $44,199

Blackstone, VA $43,825

Boykins, VA $43,202

Branchville, VA $43,099

Capron, VA $43,414

Round Hill, VA $46,647

Catharpin, VA $48,394

Delaplane, VA $46,159

Ashburn, VA $48,595

Chantilly, VA $49,106

Gainesville, VA $48,000

Hamilton, VA $47,275

Lincoln, VA $47,229

Sterling, VA $49,186

Haymarket, VA $47,955

Herndon, VA $49,367

Leesburg, VA $47,831

Lovettsville, VA $46,771

Nokesville, VA $48,060

Upperville, VA $46,311

Warrenton, VA $46,480

Reston, VA $49,651

Waterford, VA $47,197

The Plains, VA $47,330

Doswell, VA $44,484

Dutton, VA $43,533

Fork Union, VA $43,541

Foster, VA $43,393

Glen Allen, VA $44,585

Gloucester, VA $43,487

Gloucester Point, VA $43,224

Goochland, VA $44,098

Grimstead, VA $43,502

Gum Spring, VA $44,098

Gwynn, VA $43,502

Hadensville, VA $44,029

Hallieford, VA $43,489

Hanover, VA $44,493

Hardyville, VA $43,618

Hartfield, VA $43,633

Hayes, VA $43,251

Henrico, VA $44,618

Hudgins, VA $43,468

Jamaica, VA $44,011

Jamestown, VA $43,350

Jetersville, VA $43,535

Kents Store, VA $43,638

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,078

King William, VA $44,306

Lanexa, VA $44,009

Lightfoot, VA $43,563

Little Plymouth, VA $44,022

Locust Hill, VA $43,764

Louisa, VA $44,091

Macon, VA $44,141

Maidens, VA $44,266

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,411

Mannboro, VA $44,122

Manquin, VA $44,435

Maryus, VA $43,230

Mascot, VA $43,893

Mathews, VA $43,419

Burgess, VA $44,171

Accomac, VA $43,589

Assawoman, VA $43,607

Atlantic, VA $43,665

Battery Park, VA $43,120

Belle Haven, VA $43,564

Birdsnest, VA $43,482

Bloxom, VA $43,656

Cape Charles, VA $43,422

Capeville, VA $43,431

Carrollton, VA $43,114

Carrsville, VA $43,311

Cheriton, VA $43,426

Chesapeake, VA $43,131

Chincoteague Island, VA $43,693

Wallops Island, VA $43,661

Craddockville, VA $43,571

Davis Wharf, VA $43,562

Eastville, VA $43,443

Exmore, VA $43,545

Franktown, VA $43,496

Greenbackville, VA $43,792

Greenbush, VA $43,667

Hacksneck, VA $43,546

Hallwood, VA $43,644

Harborton, VA $43,653

Horntown, VA $43,718

Oak Hall, VA $43,629

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,211

Jamesville, VA $43,521

Jenkins Bridge, VA $43,651

Keller, VA $43,599

Locustville, VA $43,597

Machipongo, VA $43,475

Mappsville, VA $43,635

Marionville, VA $43,474

Mears, VA $43,612

Melfa, VA $43,604

Modest Town, VA $43,717

Nassawadox, VA $43,520

Nelsonia, VA $43,720

New Church, VA $43,704

Onancock, VA $43,641

Onley, VA $43,593

Oyster, VA $43,436

Painter, VA $43,572

Parksley, VA $43,665

Pungoteague, VA $43,591

Quinby, VA $43,476

Rescue, VA $43,117

Sanford, VA $43,712

Saxis, VA $43,718

Seaview, VA $43,427

Smithfield, VA $43,164

Suffolk, VA $43,144

Tangier, VA $43,827

Tasley, VA $43,686

Temperanceville, VA $43,644

Townsend, VA $43,436

Virginia Beach, VA $43,705

Dulles, VA $49,665

Aldie, VA $48,097

Amissville, VA $45,757

Arcola, VA $48,579

Manassas, VA $48,659

Marshall, VA $46,428

Middleburg, VA $47,282

Catlett, VA $47,504

Centreville, VA $48,855

Clifton, VA $49,267

Orlean, VA $46,010

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,502

Paris, VA $46,010

Philomont, VA $47,142

Purcellville, VA $46,792

Bluemont, VA $46,166

Bristow, VA $48,282

Broad Run, VA $47,423

Calverton, VA $47,315

Casanova, VA $47,394

Rectortown, VA $46,371

Mechanicsville, VA $44,528

Midlothian, VA $44,460

Millers Tavern, VA $44,523

Mineral, VA $44,363

Moon, VA $43,437

Moseley, VA $44,312

New Canton, VA $43,352

New Kent, VA $44,284

New Point, VA $43,328

Newtown, VA $44,660

Norge, VA $43,627

North, VA $43,475

Oilville, VA $44,323

Onemo, VA $43,383

Ordinary, VA $43,288

Port Haywood, VA $43,322

Powhatan, VA $44,176

Providence Forge, VA $44,208

Quinton, VA $44,435

Rockville, VA $44,373

Ruthville, VA $44,117

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,517

Saluda, VA $43,781

Sandston, VA $44,538

Sandy Hook, VA $44,089

Schley, VA $43,391

Severn, VA $43,253

Shacklefords, VA $43,804

State Farm, VA $44,288

Stevensville, VA $44,182

Studley, VA $44,525

Susan, VA $43,339

Toano, VA $43,764

Topping, VA $43,725

Trevilians, VA $44,063

Richmond, VA $44,630

Urbanna, VA $43,933

Wake, VA $43,659

Walkerton, VA $44,245

Ware Neck, VA $43,408

Water View, VA $43,924

West Point, VA $44,075

White Marsh, VA $43,336

Wicomico, VA $43,260

Williamsburg, VA $43,335

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,492

Montpelier, VA $44,306

Oakton, VA $49,804

Occoquan, VA $49,437

Quantico, VA $47,794

Springfield, VA $50,247

Triangle, VA $48,140

Vienna, VA $50,247

Woodbridge, VA $49,080

Arlington, VA $50,500

Fort Myer, VA $50,501

Mattaponi, VA $43,911

Dhs, VA $50,500

Fort Valley, VA $43,659

Star Tannery, VA $43,232

Stephens City, VA $44,886

Stephenson, VA $44,915

Toms Brook, VA $43,635

White Post, VA $45,272

Woodstock, VA $43,275

Culpeper, VA $44,704

Aroda, VA $43,609

Banco, VA $43,757

Bealeton, VA $46,282

Boston, VA $44,585

Brandy Station, VA $45,487

Brightwood, VA $43,979

Castleton, VA $45,075

Elkwood, VA $45,428

Etlan, VA $43,878

Goldvein, VA $46,486

Graves Mill, VA $43,549

Haywood, VA $43,967

Hood, VA $43,275

Jeffersonton, VA $45,995

Leon, VA $44,165

Lignum, VA $45,165

Madison, VA $43,546

Midland, VA $46,742

Mitchells, VA $44,347

Oakpark, VA $43,822

Pratts, VA $43,541

Radiant, VA $43,702

Rapidan, VA $44,096

Remington, VA $45,914

Reva, VA $44,213

Richardsville, VA $45,542

Rixeyville, VA $45,424

Rochelle, VA $43,527

Somerville, VA $46,832

Sperryville, VA $44,170

Stevensburg, VA $45,256

Sumerduck, VA $45,926

Syria, VA $43,381

Viewtown, VA $45,454

Washington, VA $44,945

Wolftown, VA $43,278

Woodville, VA $44,606

Harrisonburg, VA $43,455

Basye, VA $43,108

Bergton, VA $42,975

Bridgewater, VA $43,374

Broadway, VA $43,240

Criders, VA $43,052

Dayton, VA $43,225

Edinburg, VA $43,181

Elkton, VA $43,311

Alexandria, VA $50,494

Fredericksburg, VA $45,752

Bowling Green, VA $44,864

Burr Hill, VA $44,870

Callao, VA $44,611

Caret, VA $45,143

Center Cross, VA $44,375

Champlain, VA $45,040

Coles Point, VA $45,209

Colonial Beach, VA $45,463

Corbin, VA $45,182

Dahlgren, VA $46,954

Dogue, VA $45,433

Dunnsville, VA $44,535

Edwardsville, VA $44,228

Farnham, VA $44,359

Garrisonville, VA $47,339

Hague, VA $44,882

Hartwood, VA $45,884

Haynesville, VA $44,845

Heathsville, VA $44,187

Hustle, VA $45,067

Irvington, VA $43,833

Jersey, VA $45,495

Kilmarnock, VA $43,870

King George, VA $46,205

Kinsale, VA $44,795

Ladysmith, VA $44,605

Lancaster, VA $43,978

Laneview, VA $44,084

Lively, VA $44,018

Locust Grove, VA $44,882

Loretto, VA $45,075

Lottsburg, VA $44,528

Merry Point, VA $43,909

Milford, VA $44,699

Mollusk, VA $43,924

Montross, VA $45,175

Morattico, VA $44,153

Mount Holly, VA $45,025

Ninde, VA $46,308

Nuttsville, VA $44,109

Oldhams, VA $44,759

Ophelia, VA $44,194

Partlow, VA $44,992

Port Royal, VA $45,064

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,073

Reedville, VA $44,161

Rhoadesville, VA $44,459

Rollins Fork, VA $45,461

Fulks Run, VA $43,132

Hinton, VA $43,092

Keezletown, VA $43,302

Lacey Spring, VA $43,324

Linville, VA $43,301

Luray, VA $43,440

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,352

Mount Crawford, VA $43,353

Mount Jackson, VA $43,212

Mount Solon, VA $43,218

New Market, VA $43,312

Orkney Springs, VA $43,119

Penn Laird, VA $43,371

Quicksburg, VA $43,255

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,348

Shenandoah, VA $43,326

Singers Glen, VA $43,298

Stanley, VA $43,330

Timberville, VA $43,319

Charlottesville, VA $43,397

Afton, VA $42,916

Arrington, VA $42,062

Barboursville, VA $43,565

Batesville, VA $43,293

Covesville, VA $42,920

Crozet, VA $43,314

Dyke, VA $43,292

Ruby, VA $47,113

Administrive Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrive Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Administrive Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrive Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrive Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$53,109	$26.0	15%
Telecom	$53,109	$26.0	15%
Biotechnology	$50,800	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$50,800	$24.0	10%
Internet	$50,800	$24.0	10%

Administrive Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrive 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.

$42,041

Average $46,182/year

$50,802

$3,503

Average $3,848/month

$4,234

$808

Average $888/week

$977

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,802	$4,234	$977	$24
Average	$46,182	$3,848	$888	$22
25th Percentile	$42,041	$3,503	$808	$20

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