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

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

How does experience change An Administrtive Assistant's salary?

An Administrtive Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,797 for beginners, reaching about $46,612 at mid-level, and approach $48,396 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrtive Assistant?

Administrtive Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrtive Assistant roles are District of Columbia $50,410, California $50,218, Massachusetts $49,549. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrtive Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administrtive 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.

Administrtive Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Administrtive Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrtive Assistant in Virginia is $45,848 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,612
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,737 to $50,435
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,995

10% $37,995

50% (Median) $45,848

90% $54,612

Administrtive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,435	$4,203	$970	$24
Average	$45,848	$3,821	$882	$22
25th Percentile	$41,737	$3,478	$803	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administrtive Assistant Salaries

An Administrtive 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 Administrtive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrtive 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): $43,797
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,763
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,612
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,205
Expert (over 8 years): $48,396

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrtive Assistant	less than 1 year	$43,797
Early Career Level Administrtive Assistant	1-2 years	$44,763
Mid-Level Level Administrtive Assistant	2-4 years	$46,612
Senior-Level Level Administrtive Assistant	5-8 years	$48,205
Expert Level Administrtive Assistant	over 8 years	$48,396

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

District of Columbia: $50,410.
California: $50,218.
Massachusetts: $49,549.

District of Columbia $50,410 California $50,218 Massachusetts $49,549 Washington $49,367 New Jersey $49,349 Alaska $49,285 Connecticut $48,657 New York $48,402

Hawaii $47,587 Rhode Island $47,204 Maryland $46,945 Minnesota $46,590 Colorado $46,453 Illinois $46,408 Oregon $46,235 Delaware $46,107

New Hampshire $46,027 Virginia $45,848 Pennsylvania $45,324 Nevada $45,060 North Dakota $44,974 Michigan $44,837 Wisconsin $44,787 Vermont $44,687

Texas $44,409 Maine $44,391 Arizona $44,363 Ohio $44,332 Georgia $43,913 Indiana $43,703 Wyoming $43,662 Utah $43,599

Iowa $43,571 Kansas $43,353 Louisiana $43,289 North Carolina $43,266 Missouri $43,257 Florida $43,080 Montana $42,984 Nebraska $42,893

Kentucky $42,843 South Carolina $42,661 Tennessee $42,547 Idaho $42,501 New Mexico $42,169 Oklahoma $42,096 Alabama $41,827 South Dakota $41,377

Arkansas $41,131 West Virginia $40,999 Mississippi $40,603

Top Paying Cities for Administrtive 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: $42,164
Lambsburg: $42,254
Laurel Fork: $42,301

Ivanhoe, VA $42,164

Lambsburg, VA $42,254

Laurel Fork, VA $42,301

Marion, VA $41,945

Max Meadows, VA $42,231

Meadowview, VA $41,567

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,904

Rocky Gap, VA $41,927

Ruther Glen, VA $44,227

Sealston, VA $45,371

Sharps, VA $44,032

Spotsylvania, VA $44,640

Sparta, VA $44,406

Stafford, VA $46,681

Stratford, VA $44,894

Tappahannock, VA $44,305

Thornburg, VA $44,787

Unionville, VA $44,060

Village, VA $44,249

Warsaw, VA $44,406

Weems, VA $43,535

Sandy Point, VA $44,464

White Stone, VA $43,414

Wicomico Church, VA $43,730

Woodford, VA $44,604

Zacata, VA $44,755

Winchester, VA $44,545

Bentonville, VA $44,163

Berryville, VA $45,187

Boyce, VA $45,269

Brucetown, VA $44,574

Chester Gap, VA $45,006

Clear Brook, VA $44,350

Cross Junction, VA $42,912

Fishers Hill, VA $43,528

Flint Hill, VA $44,762

Front Royal, VA $44,788

Gore, VA $43,152

Hume, VA $45,367

Huntly, VA $44,837

Strasburg, VA $43,359

Linden, VA $45,477

Markham, VA $45,467

Maurertown, VA $42,769

Middletown, VA $44,205

Millwood, VA $45,189

Rileyville, VA $43,668

Earlysville, VA $43,028

Esmont, VA $42,630

Faber, VA $42,441

Fishersville, VA $42,836

Free Union, VA $42,957

Gordonsville, VA $43,407

Greenwood, VA $42,785

Ivy, VA $43,046

Keene, VA $42,802

Keswick, VA $43,131

Locust Dale, VA $43,602

Lovingston, VA $41,986

Lyndhurst, VA $42,302

Montpelier Station, VA $43,418

Nellysford, VA $42,352

North Garden, VA $42,760

Orange, VA $43,843

Palmyra, VA $43,150

Piney River, VA $41,791

Quinque, VA $43,138

Roseland, VA $41,951

Ruckersville, VA $43,120

Schuyler, VA $42,480

Shipman, VA $41,980

Somerset, VA $43,420

Stanardsville, VA $42,994

Troy, VA $43,197

Tyro, VA $42,066

Waynesboro, VA $42,902

White Hall, VA $42,978

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,588

Achilles, VA $42,925

Amelia Court House, VA $43,722

Ark, VA $43,198

Arvonia, VA $42,815

Ashland, VA $44,148

Aylett, VA $44,169

Barhamsville, VA $43,533

Beaumont, VA $43,712

Beaverdam, VA $44,144

Bena, VA $42,913

Bohannon, VA $43,089

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,093

Bruington, VA $44,080

Bumpass, VA $44,077

Cardinal, VA $43,108

Cartersville, VA $43,450

Charles City, VA $43,805

Christchurch, VA $43,447

Church View, VA $43,548

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,228

Columbia, VA $43,337

Crozier, VA $44,003

Cumberland, VA $43,096

Deltaville, VA $43,263

Diggs, VA $43,105

Redwood, VA $41,950

Rich Creek, VA $42,093

Ridgeway, VA $42,387

Riner, VA $42,089

Ripplemead, VA $41,980

Rocky Mount, VA $41,988

Salem, VA $41,783

Sandy Level, VA $42,078

Shawsville, VA $41,912

Spencer, VA $42,377

Staffordsville, VA $42,165

Stanleytown, VA $42,456

Stuart, VA $42,365

Thaxton, VA $41,862

Troutville, VA $41,846

Union Hall, VA $41,995

Vesta, VA $42,311

Villamont, VA $41,841

Vinton, VA $41,763

Wirtz, VA $41,866

Woolwine, VA $42,282

Bristol, VA $40,733

Abingdon, VA $41,337

Andover, VA $41,214

Appalachia, VA $41,214

Bee, VA $41,723

Ben Hur, VA $41,384

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,846

Birchleaf, VA $41,764

Blackwater, VA $40,897

Castlewood, VA $41,017

Cleveland, VA $41,515

Clinchco, VA $41,727

Clintwood, VA $41,680

Coeburn, VA $41,283

Damascus, VA $41,661

Dante, VA $41,517

Davenport, VA $41,804

Dryden, VA $40,980

Duffield, VA $40,633

Dungannon, VA $40,781

East Stone Gap, VA $40,932

Ewing, VA $41,908

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,520

Gate City, VA $40,244

Haysi, VA $41,966

Hiltons, VA $40,339

Honaker, VA $41,746

Jonesville, VA $41,486

Keokee, VA $41,101

Lebanon, VA $41,354

Mc Clure, VA $41,525

Mendota, VA $40,745

Nickelsville, VA $40,575

Nora, VA $41,416

Norton, VA $41,258

Pennington Gap, VA $41,091

Pound, VA $41,429

Rosedale, VA $41,700

Rose Hill, VA $41,834

Saint Charles, VA $41,333

Saint Paul, VA $41,278

Weber City, VA $40,121

Whitetop, VA $41,824

Wise, VA $41,369

Pulaski, VA $42,273

Atkins, VA $41,916

Austinville, VA $42,255

Barren Springs, VA $42,291

Bastian, VA $41,922

Bland, VA $42,020

Broadford, VA $41,878

Cana, VA $42,319

Ceres, VA $41,882

Chilhowie, VA $41,868

Cripple Creek, VA $42,057

Crockett, VA $42,047

Draper, VA $42,238

Dugspur, VA $42,269

Elk Creek, VA $42,027

Emory, VA $41,749

Fancy Gap, VA $42,283

Fries, VA $42,169

Galax, VA $42,237

Glade Spring, VA $41,666

Rural Retreat, VA $41,994

Saltville, VA $41,886

Speedwell, VA $42,021

Sugar Grove, VA $41,926

Tannersville, VA $41,853

Troutdale, VA $41,896

Willis, VA $42,246

Woodlawn, VA $42,263

Wytheville, VA $42,144

Staunton, VA $42,850

Augusta Springs, VA $42,668

Bacova, VA $42,468

Blue Grass, VA $42,485

Brownsburg, VA $42,231

Buena Vista, VA $41,885

Churchville, VA $42,969

Clifton Forge, VA $42,325

Covington, VA $42,095

Craigsville, VA $42,673

Crimora, VA $43,013

Deerfield, VA $42,707

Doe Hill, VA $42,670

Fairfield, VA $42,169

Fort Defiance, VA $43,044

Glen Wilton, VA $42,164

Goshen, VA $42,489

Greenville, VA $42,463

Grottoes, VA $43,053

Head Waters, VA $42,741

Hot Springs, VA $42,350

Iron Gate, VA $42,397

Lexington, VA $42,243

Low Moor, VA $42,298

Mc Dowell, VA $42,687

Middlebrook, VA $42,474

Millboro, VA $42,507

Mint Spring, VA $42,687

Montebello, VA $42,087

Monterey, VA $42,564

Mount Sidney, VA $43,064

Mustoe, VA $42,635

New Hope, VA $43,039

Port Republic, VA $43,029

Raphine, VA $42,282

Rockbridge Baths, VA $42,324

Selma, VA $42,340

Steeles Tavern, VA $42,369

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,528

Swoope, VA $42,774

Verona, VA $43,064

Vesuvius, VA $41,992

Warm Springs, VA $42,481

West Augusta, VA $42,800

Weyers Cave, VA $43,074

Williamsville, VA $42,711

Lynchburg, VA $41,258

Altavista, VA $41,650

Alton, VA $42,560

Amherst, VA $41,539

Appomattox, VA $41,614

Bedford, VA $41,868

Big Island, VA $41,638

Blairs, VA $42,550

Brookneal, VA $41,815

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,695

Callands, VA $42,344

Chatham, VA $42,379

Clifford, VA $41,602

Clover, VA $42,456

Cluster Springs, VA $42,693

Coleman Falls, VA $41,429

Concord, VA $41,315

Crystal Hill, VA $42,391

Danville, VA $42,584

Hillsville, VA $42,319

Carson, VA $43,950

Hiwassee, VA $42,180

Independence, VA $42,034

Annandale, VA $50,014

Burke, VA $49,545

Dumfries, VA $48,095

Dunn Loring, VA $50,078

Fairfax, VA $49,330

Fairfax Station, VA $49,196

Falls Church, VA $50,122

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,516

Great Falls, VA $49,332

Greenway, VA $50,121

Lorton, VA $49,236

Merrifield, VA $49,963

Mc Lean, VA $50,116

West Mclean, VA $50,121

Mount Vernon, VA $49,701

Newington, VA $49,587

Dry Fork, VA $42,468

Brooke, VA $46,342

Evington, VA $41,487

Forest, VA $41,406

Gladstone, VA $41,649

Gladys, VA $41,650

Glasgow, VA $41,917

Goode, VA $41,543

Gretna, VA $42,077

Halifax, VA $42,548

Howardsville, VA $42,479

Hurt, VA $41,842

Java, VA $42,330

Ararat, VA $42,309

Axton, VA $42,439

Bassett, VA $42,409

Belspring, VA $42,189

Bent Mountain, VA $41,831

Blacksburg, VA $41,990

Blue Ridge, VA $41,817

Boones Mill, VA $41,801

Buchanan, VA $41,958

Callaway, VA $41,910

Christiansburg, VA $41,994

Cascade, VA $42,403

Catawba, VA $41,886

Check, VA $41,975

Claudville, VA $42,284

Cloverdale, VA $41,739

Collinsville, VA $42,550

Copper Hill, VA $41,920

Critz, VA $42,352

Daleville, VA $41,782

Dublin, VA $42,211

Eagle Rock, VA $42,079

Eggleston, VA $42,126

Elliston, VA $41,877

Ferrum, VA $42,145

Fieldale, VA $42,489

Fincastle, VA $41,912

Floyd, VA $42,148

Glade Hill, VA $41,960

Glen Lyn, VA $41,992

Goodview, VA $41,812

Hardy, VA $41,795

Henry, VA $42,208

Huddleston, VA $41,950

Keeling, VA $42,508

Chester, VA $44,156

Chesterfield, VA $44,130

Church Road, VA $43,985

Colonial Heights, VA $44,175

Courtland, VA $43,113

Dendron, VA $43,242

Dewitt, VA $43,844

Dinwiddie, VA $43,963

Disputanta, VA $43,999

Dolphin, VA $43,362

Drewryville, VA $43,019

Ebony, VA $42,722

Elberon, VA $43,064

Emporia, VA $43,116

Ford, VA $43,882

Franklin, VA $42,980

Freeman, VA $43,352

Gasburg, VA $42,814

Hopewell, VA $44,083

Ivor, VA $43,049

Jarratt, VA $43,488

Lawrenceville, VA $43,201

Mc Kenney, VA $43,729

Meredithville, VA $43,139

Newsoms, VA $42,838

Prince George, VA $44,125

Rawlings, VA $43,560

Sedley, VA $43,171

Skippers, VA $42,943

Spring Grove, VA $43,476

Stony Creek, VA $43,727

Surry, VA $42,958

Sussex, VA $43,628

Sutherland, VA $44,088

Valentines, VA $42,854

Wakefield, VA $43,226

Warfield, VA $43,596

Waverly, VA $43,566

White Plains, VA $42,830

Wilsons, VA $43,752

Yale, VA $43,452

Zuni, VA $43,033

Claremont, VA $43,534

Farmville, VA $42,718

Baskerville, VA $42,648

Indian Valley, VA $42,209

Mc Coy, VA $42,118

Martinsville, VA $42,479

Meadows Of Dan, VA $42,322

Moneta, VA $41,881

Montvale, VA $41,881

Narrows, VA $42,118

Newbern, VA $42,155

New Castle, VA $41,914

Newport, VA $42,010

New River, VA $42,271

Oriskany, VA $41,995

Paint Bank, VA $41,929

Parrott, VA $42,138

Patrick Springs, VA $42,400

Pearisburg, VA $42,160

Pembroke, VA $42,159

Penhook, VA $42,100

Pilot, VA $42,009

Pittsville, VA $42,079

Radford, VA $42,224

Long Island, VA $41,808

Lowry, VA $41,622

Lynch Station, VA $41,813

Madison Heights, VA $41,259

Monroe, VA $41,465

Naruna, VA $41,682

Nathalie, VA $42,186

Natural Bridge, VA $42,049

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,868

Nelson, VA $42,758

Norwood, VA $41,809

Ringgold, VA $42,523

Rustburg, VA $41,354

Scottsburg, VA $42,606

Scottsville, VA $42,836

South Boston, VA $42,643

Spout Spring, VA $41,430

Sutherlin, VA $42,527

Sweet Briar, VA $41,381

Vernon Hill, VA $42,477

Virgilina, VA $42,656

Wingina, VA $42,057

Amonate, VA $41,964

Bandy, VA $41,872

Big Rock, VA $42,099

Bishop, VA $41,876

Bluefield, VA $42,005

Boissevain, VA $41,902

Breaks, VA $42,031

Burkes Garden, VA $41,919

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,980

Doran, VA $42,153

Falls Mills, VA $41,902

Grundy, VA $42,170

Horsepen, VA $41,892

Hurley, VA $41,953

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,980

Keen Mountain, VA $42,144

Mavisdale, VA $41,984

Maxie, VA $42,108

North Tazewell, VA $41,974

Oakwood, VA $42,168

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,053

Pocahontas, VA $41,916

Pounding Mill, VA $42,039

Raven, VA $42,133

Red Ash, VA $42,172

Richlands, VA $42,148

Rowe, VA $42,000

Shortt Gap, VA $42,093

Swords Creek, VA $41,987

Tazewell, VA $41,908

Vansant, VA $41,988

Whitewood, VA $41,993

Wolford, VA $42,001

Boydton, VA $42,739

Bracey, VA $42,849

Brodnax, VA $43,014

Buckingham, VA $42,261

Burkeville, VA $42,915

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,300

Chase City, VA $42,519

Clarksville, VA $42,815

Crewe, VA $43,188

Cullen, VA $42,174

Dillwyn, VA $42,683

Drakes Branch, VA $42,515

Dundas, VA $43,147

Evergreen, VA $41,654

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,514

Green Bay, VA $42,678

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,783

Kenbridge, VA $42,916

Keysville, VA $42,510

La Crosse, VA $42,783

Lunenburg, VA $42,591

Meherrin, VA $42,596

Nottoway, VA $43,122

Pamplin, VA $42,033

Phenix, VA $41,843

Prospect, VA $42,297

Randolph, VA $42,369

Red House, VA $41,720

Red Oak, VA $42,574

Rice, VA $42,969

Saxe, VA $42,482

Skipwith, VA $42,604

South Hill, VA $42,767

Victoria, VA $42,741

Wylliesburg, VA $42,536

Roanoke, VA $41,709

Wachapreague, VA $43,308

Wardtown, VA $43,224

Wattsville, VA $43,349

Willis Wharf, VA $43,295

Windsor, VA $42,927

Withams, VA $43,314

Norfolk, VA $42,706

Newport News, VA $42,802

Fort Eustis, VA $42,819

Hampton, VA $42,828

Fort Monroe, VA $42,805

Poquoson, VA $42,814

Yorktown, VA $42,865

Lackey, VA $42,882

Seaford, VA $42,830

Portsmouth, VA $42,718

Fort Lee, VA $44,172

Petersburg, VA $44,172

Virginia State University, VA $44,172

Alberta, VA $43,299

Ammon, VA $43,879

Blackstone, VA $43,508

Boykins, VA $42,889

Branchville, VA $42,787

Capron, VA $43,100

Round Hill, VA $46,309

Catharpin, VA $48,044

Delaplane, VA $45,825

Ashburn, VA $48,243

Chantilly, VA $48,751

Gainesville, VA $47,653

Hamilton, VA $46,934

Lincoln, VA $46,888

Sterling, VA $48,830

Haymarket, VA $47,608

Herndon, VA $49,010

Leesburg, VA $47,485

Lovettsville, VA $46,433

Nokesville, VA $47,712

Upperville, VA $45,977

Warrenton, VA $46,144

Reston, VA $49,292

Waterford, VA $46,856

The Plains, VA $46,988

Doswell, VA $44,163

Dutton, VA $43,218

Fork Union, VA $43,226

Foster, VA $43,079

Glen Allen, VA $44,262

Gloucester, VA $43,172

Gloucester Point, VA $42,911

Goochland, VA $43,779

Grimstead, VA $43,187

Gum Spring, VA $43,779

Gwynn, VA $43,187

Hadensville, VA $43,711

Hallieford, VA $43,174

Hanover, VA $44,171

Hardyville, VA $43,303

Hartfield, VA $43,318

Hayes, VA $42,938

Henrico, VA $44,295

Hudgins, VA $43,154

Jamaica, VA $43,693

Jamestown, VA $43,037

Jetersville, VA $43,221

Kents Store, VA $43,323

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,759

King William, VA $43,986

Lanexa, VA $43,691

Lightfoot, VA $43,248

Little Plymouth, VA $43,704

Locust Hill, VA $43,447

Louisa, VA $43,772

Macon, VA $43,822

Maidens, VA $43,946

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,090

Mannboro, VA $43,803

Manquin, VA $44,114

Maryus, VA $42,917

Mascot, VA $43,575

Mathews, VA $43,105

Burgess, VA $43,852

Accomac, VA $43,274

Assawoman, VA $43,291

Atlantic, VA $43,350

Battery Park, VA $42,808

Belle Haven, VA $43,249

Birdsnest, VA $43,167

Bloxom, VA $43,340

Cape Charles, VA $43,108

Capeville, VA $43,117

Carrollton, VA $42,803

Carrsville, VA $42,998

Cheriton, VA $43,112

Chesapeake, VA $42,819

Chincoteague Island, VA $43,377

Wallops Island, VA $43,345

Craddockville, VA $43,256

Davis Wharf, VA $43,247

Eastville, VA $43,129

Exmore, VA $43,230

Franktown, VA $43,182

Greenbackville, VA $43,476

Greenbush, VA $43,351

Hacksneck, VA $43,231

Hallwood, VA $43,329

Harborton, VA $43,337

Horntown, VA $43,402

Oak Hall, VA $43,313

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,899

Jamesville, VA $43,207

Jenkins Bridge, VA $43,335

Keller, VA $43,284

Locustville, VA $43,282

Machipongo, VA $43,161

Mappsville, VA $43,319

Marionville, VA $43,160

Mears, VA $43,297

Melfa, VA $43,289

Modest Town, VA $43,401

Nassawadox, VA $43,205

Nelsonia, VA $43,404

New Church, VA $43,388

Onancock, VA $43,325

Onley, VA $43,278

Oyster, VA $43,122

Painter, VA $43,257

Parksley, VA $43,349

Pungoteague, VA $43,275

Quinby, VA $43,161

Rescue, VA $42,805

Sanford, VA $43,396

Saxis, VA $43,402

Seaview, VA $43,113

Smithfield, VA $42,852

Suffolk, VA $42,832

Tangier, VA $43,510

Tasley, VA $43,370

Temperanceville, VA $43,329

Townsend, VA $43,122

Virginia Beach, VA $43,389

Dulles, VA $49,306

Aldie, VA $47,749

Amissville, VA $45,426

Arcola, VA $48,228

Manassas, VA $48,307

Marshall, VA $46,093

Middleburg, VA $46,940

Catlett, VA $47,160

Centreville, VA $48,502

Clifton, VA $48,911

Orlean, VA $45,677

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,158

Paris, VA $45,677

Philomont, VA $46,801

Purcellville, VA $46,454

Bluemont, VA $45,833

Bristow, VA $47,932

Broad Run, VA $47,080

Calverton, VA $46,973

Casanova, VA $47,051

Rectortown, VA $46,036

Mechanicsville, VA $44,206

Midlothian, VA $44,139

Millers Tavern, VA $44,201

Mineral, VA $44,042

Moon, VA $43,123

Moseley, VA $43,992

New Canton, VA $43,039

New Kent, VA $43,964

New Point, VA $43,015

Newtown, VA $44,337

Norge, VA $43,312

North, VA $43,161

Oilville, VA $44,002

Onemo, VA $43,069

Ordinary, VA $42,975

Port Haywood, VA $43,009

Powhatan, VA $43,857

Providence Forge, VA $43,889

Quinton, VA $44,114

Rockville, VA $44,052

Ruthville, VA $43,798

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,195

Saluda, VA $43,464

Sandston, VA $44,216

Sandy Hook, VA $43,771

Schley, VA $43,077

Severn, VA $42,940

Shacklefords, VA $43,487

State Farm, VA $43,967

Stevensville, VA $43,863

Studley, VA $44,203

Susan, VA $43,026

Toano, VA $43,447

Topping, VA $43,409

Trevilians, VA $43,745

Richmond, VA $44,307

Urbanna, VA $43,615

Wake, VA $43,343

Walkerton, VA $43,925

Ware Neck, VA $43,095

Water View, VA $43,606

West Point, VA $43,756

White Marsh, VA $43,023

Wicomico, VA $42,947

Williamsburg, VA $43,021

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,177

Montpelier, VA $43,986

Oakton, VA $49,444

Occoquan, VA $49,080

Quantico, VA $47,449

Springfield, VA $49,884

Triangle, VA $47,792

Vienna, VA $49,883

Woodbridge, VA $48,725

Arlington, VA $50,135

Fort Myer, VA $50,136

Mattaponi, VA $43,593

Dhs, VA $50,135

Fort Valley, VA $43,344

Star Tannery, VA $42,920

Stephens City, VA $44,561

Stephenson, VA $44,591

Toms Brook, VA $43,319

White Post, VA $44,944

Woodstock, VA $42,962

Culpeper, VA $44,380

Aroda, VA $43,294

Banco, VA $43,440

Bealeton, VA $45,947

Boston, VA $44,263

Brandy Station, VA $45,158

Brightwood, VA $43,661

Castleton, VA $44,750

Elkwood, VA $45,099

Etlan, VA $43,560

Goldvein, VA $46,150

Graves Mill, VA $43,234

Haywood, VA $43,650

Hood, VA $42,962

Jeffersonton, VA $45,662

Leon, VA $43,845

Lignum, VA $44,839

Madison, VA $43,231

Midland, VA $46,405

Mitchells, VA $44,027

Oakpark, VA $43,505

Pratts, VA $43,226

Radiant, VA $43,386

Rapidan, VA $43,777

Remington, VA $45,582

Reva, VA $43,894

Richardsville, VA $45,213

Rixeyville, VA $45,096

Rochelle, VA $43,212

Somerville, VA $46,493

Sperryville, VA $43,851

Stevensburg, VA $44,928

Sumerduck, VA $45,594

Syria, VA $43,067

Viewtown, VA $45,126

Washington, VA $44,620

Wolftown, VA $42,965

Woodville, VA $44,284

Harrisonburg, VA $43,141

Basye, VA $42,796

Bergton, VA $42,664

Bridgewater, VA $43,060

Broadway, VA $42,927

Criders, VA $42,740

Dayton, VA $42,912

Edinburg, VA $42,869

Elkton, VA $42,998

Alexandria, VA $50,129

Fredericksburg, VA $45,421

Bowling Green, VA $44,540

Burr Hill, VA $44,545

Callao, VA $44,289

Caret, VA $44,817

Center Cross, VA $44,054

Champlain, VA $44,714

Coles Point, VA $44,882

Colonial Beach, VA $45,134

Corbin, VA $44,855

Dahlgren, VA $46,614

Dogue, VA $45,104

Dunnsville, VA $44,213

Edwardsville, VA $43,909

Farnham, VA $44,038

Garrisonville, VA $46,997

Hague, VA $44,557

Hartwood, VA $45,552

Haynesville, VA $44,521

Heathsville, VA $43,868

Hustle, VA $44,741

Irvington, VA $43,516

Jersey, VA $45,166

Kilmarnock, VA $43,553

King George, VA $45,871

Kinsale, VA $44,471

Ladysmith, VA $44,282

Lancaster, VA $43,660

Laneview, VA $43,766

Lively, VA $43,700

Locust Grove, VA $44,558

Loretto, VA $44,750

Lottsburg, VA $44,206

Merry Point, VA $43,591

Milford, VA $44,376

Mollusk, VA $43,607

Montross, VA $44,849

Morattico, VA $43,834

Mount Holly, VA $44,699

Ninde, VA $45,973

Nuttsville, VA $43,790

Oldhams, VA $44,435

Ophelia, VA $43,875

Partlow, VA $44,667

Port Royal, VA $44,738

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,747

Reedville, VA $43,842

Rhoadesville, VA $44,138

Rollins Fork, VA $45,132

Fulks Run, VA $42,820

Hinton, VA $42,780

Keezletown, VA $42,989

Lacey Spring, VA $43,010

Linville, VA $42,988

Luray, VA $43,126

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,039

Mount Crawford, VA $43,040

Mount Jackson, VA $42,899

Mount Solon, VA $42,905

New Market, VA $42,998

Orkney Springs, VA $42,807

Penn Laird, VA $43,058

Quicksburg, VA $42,942

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,034

Shenandoah, VA $43,013

Singers Glen, VA $42,985

Stanley, VA $43,017

Timberville, VA $43,006

Charlottesville, VA $43,083

Afton, VA $42,606

Arrington, VA $41,758

Barboursville, VA $43,250

Batesville, VA $42,980

Covesville, VA $42,609

Crozet, VA $43,001

Dyke, VA $42,979

Ruby, VA $46,772

Administrtive Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrtive 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, Administrtive Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrtive Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrtive Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$52,725	$25.0	15%
Telecom	$52,725	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$50,432	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$50,432	$24.0	10%
Internet	$50,432	$24.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Administrtive 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.

$41,737

Average $45,848/year

$50,435

$3,478

Average $3,821/month

$4,203

$803

Average $882/week

$970

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,435	$4,203	$970	$24
Average	$45,848	$3,821	$882	$22
25th Percentile	$41,737	$3,478	$803	$20

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