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

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

How does experience change An Adminitrative Assistant's salary?

An Adminitrative Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,691 for beginners, reaching about $55,050 at mid-level, and approach $59,926 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adminitrative Assistant?

Adminitrative Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adminitrative Assistant roles are District of Columbia $61,843, California $61,608, Massachusetts $60,787. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adminitrative Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Adminitrative 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.

Adminitrative Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Adminitrative Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adminitrative Assistant in Virginia is $56,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,772 to $62,869
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,787

10% $45,787

50% (Median) $56,246

90% $68,899

Adminitrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,869	$5,239	$1,209	$30
Average	$56,246	$4,687	$1,082	$27
25th Percentile	$50,772	$4,231	$976	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Adminitrative Assistant Salaries

An Adminitrative 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 Adminitrative Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adminitrative 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): $51,691
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,109
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,050
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,362
Expert (over 8 years): $59,926

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adminitrative Assistant	less than 1 year	$51,691
Early Career Level Adminitrative Assistant	1-2 years	$52,109
Mid-Level Level Adminitrative Assistant	2-4 years	$55,050
Senior-Level Level Adminitrative Assistant	5-8 years	$58,362
Expert Level Adminitrative Assistant	over 8 years	$59,926

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

District of Columbia: $61,843.
California: $61,608.
Massachusetts: $60,787.

District of Columbia $61,843 California $61,608 Massachusetts $60,787 Washington $60,564 New Jersey $60,542 Alaska $60,463 Connecticut $59,693 New York $59,380

Hawaii $58,380 Rhode Island $57,911 Maryland $57,592 Minnesota $57,157 Colorado $56,989 Illinois $56,933 Oregon $56,721 Delaware $56,565

New Hampshire $56,466 Virginia $56,246 Pennsylvania $55,604 Nevada $55,280 North Dakota $55,174 Michigan $55,006 Wisconsin $54,945 Vermont $54,822

Texas $54,481 Maine $54,459 Arizona $54,425 Ohio $54,386 Georgia $53,872 Indiana $53,616 Wyoming $53,565 Utah $53,487

Iowa $53,454 Kansas $53,185 Louisiana $53,107 North Carolina $53,079 Missouri $53,068 Florida $52,850 Montana $52,733 Nebraska $52,621

Kentucky $52,560 South Carolina $52,336 Tennessee $52,197 Idaho $52,141 New Mexico $51,733 Oklahoma $51,644 Alabama $51,314 South Dakota $50,761

Arkansas $50,460 West Virginia $50,298 Mississippi $49,812

Top Paying Cities for Adminitrative 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: $51,728
Lambsburg: $51,838
Laurel Fork: $51,896

Ivanhoe, VA $51,728

Lambsburg, VA $51,838

Laurel Fork, VA $51,896

Marion, VA $51,458

Max Meadows, VA $51,810

Meadowview, VA $50,994

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $51,408

Rocky Gap, VA $51,436

Ruther Glen, VA $54,258

Sealston, VA $55,661

Sharps, VA $54,019

Spotsylvania, VA $54,765

Sparta, VA $54,478

Stafford, VA $57,269

Stratford, VA $55,076

Tappahannock, VA $54,353

Thornburg, VA $54,945

Unionville, VA $54,053

Village, VA $54,285

Warsaw, VA $54,478

Weems, VA $53,409

Sandy Point, VA $54,549

White Stone, VA $53,260

Wicomico Church, VA $53,648

Woodford, VA $54,721

Zacata, VA $54,906

Winchester, VA $54,648

Bentonville, VA $54,179

Berryville, VA $55,436

Boyce, VA $55,537

Brucetown, VA $54,684

Chester Gap, VA $55,214

Clear Brook, VA $54,409

Cross Junction, VA $52,644

Fishers Hill, VA $53,401

Flint Hill, VA $54,914

Front Royal, VA $54,946

Gore, VA $52,939

Hume, VA $55,656

Huntly, VA $55,006

Strasburg, VA $53,193

Linden, VA $55,792

Markham, VA $55,779

Maurertown, VA $52,469

Middletown, VA $54,232

Millwood, VA $55,438

Rileyville, VA $53,572

Earlysville, VA $52,787

Esmont, VA $52,299

Faber, VA $52,067

Fishersville, VA $52,552

Free Union, VA $52,700

Gordonsville, VA $53,252

Greenwood, VA $52,488

Ivy, VA $52,810

Keene, VA $52,510

Keswick, VA $52,914

Locust Dale, VA $53,491

Lovingston, VA $51,509

Lyndhurst, VA $51,897

Montpelier Station, VA $53,265

Nellysford, VA $51,957

North Garden, VA $52,459

Orange, VA $53,786

Palmyra, VA $52,937

Piney River, VA $51,269

Quinque, VA $52,922

Roseland, VA $51,466

Ruckersville, VA $52,900

Schuyler, VA $52,115

Shipman, VA $51,501

Somerset, VA $53,268

Stanardsville, VA $52,746

Troy, VA $52,995

Tyro, VA $51,606

Waynesboro, VA $52,632

White Hall, VA $52,726

Woodberry Forest, VA $53,474

Achilles, VA $52,661

Amelia Court House, VA $53,638

Ark, VA $52,996

Arvonia, VA $52,526

Ashland, VA $54,161

Aylett, VA $54,186

Barhamsville, VA $53,406

Beaumont, VA $53,626

Beaverdam, VA $54,156

Bena, VA $52,646

Bohannon, VA $52,861

Bremo Bluff, VA $52,867

Bruington, VA $54,078

Bumpass, VA $54,074

Cardinal, VA $52,885

Cartersville, VA $53,304

Charles City, VA $53,740

Christchurch, VA $53,302

Church View, VA $53,425

Cobbs Creek, VA $53,032

Columbia, VA $53,166

Crozier, VA $53,984

Cumberland, VA $52,870

Deltaville, VA $53,075

Diggs, VA $52,882

Redwood, VA $51,465

Rich Creek, VA $51,640

Ridgeway, VA $52,000

Riner, VA $51,635

Ripplemead, VA $51,501

Rocky Mount, VA $51,511

Salem, VA $51,260

Sandy Level, VA $51,621

Shawsville, VA $51,418

Spencer, VA $51,988

Staffordsville, VA $51,729

Stanleytown, VA $52,086

Stuart, VA $51,974

Thaxton, VA $51,357

Troutville, VA $51,337

Union Hall, VA $51,520

Vesta, VA $51,908

Villamont, VA $51,331

Vinton, VA $51,235

Wirtz, VA $51,362

Woolwine, VA $51,872

Bristol, VA $49,971

Abingdon, VA $50,712

Andover, VA $50,561

Appalachia, VA $50,561

Bee, VA $51,186

Ben Hur, VA $50,771

Big Stone Gap, VA $50,111

Birchleaf, VA $51,237

Blackwater, VA $50,173

Castlewood, VA $50,319

Cleveland, VA $50,931

Clinchco, VA $51,191

Clintwood, VA $51,133

Coeburn, VA $50,646

Damascus, VA $51,110

Dante, VA $50,933

Davenport, VA $51,286

Dryden, VA $50,275

Duffield, VA $49,849

Dungannon, VA $50,031

East Stone Gap, VA $50,216

Ewing, VA $51,413

Fort Blackmore, VA $49,711

Gate City, VA $49,371

Haysi, VA $51,485

Hiltons, VA $49,488

Honaker, VA $51,215

Jonesville, VA $50,895

Keokee, VA $50,423

Lebanon, VA $50,733

Mc Clure, VA $50,943

Mendota, VA $49,987

Nickelsville, VA $49,777

Nora, VA $50,809

Norton, VA $50,616

Pennington Gap, VA $50,411

Pound, VA $50,825

Rosedale, VA $51,158

Rose Hill, VA $51,323

Saint Charles, VA $50,707

Saint Paul, VA $50,641

Weber City, VA $49,220

Whitetop, VA $51,310

Wise, VA $50,751

Pulaski, VA $51,861

Atkins, VA $51,423

Austinville, VA $51,838

Barren Springs, VA $51,882

Bastian, VA $51,430

Bland, VA $51,551

Broadford, VA $51,376

Cana, VA $51,918

Ceres, VA $51,381

Chilhowie, VA $51,363

Cripple Creek, VA $51,596

Crockett, VA $51,583

Draper, VA $51,818

Dugspur, VA $51,856

Elk Creek, VA $51,559

Emory, VA $51,218

Fancy Gap, VA $51,873

Fries, VA $51,733

Galax, VA $51,817

Glade Spring, VA $51,117

Rural Retreat, VA $51,518

Saltville, VA $51,386

Speedwell, VA $51,552

Sugar Grove, VA $51,435

Tannersville, VA $51,346

Troutdale, VA $51,399

Willis, VA $51,828

Woodlawn, VA $51,849

Wytheville, VA $51,703

Staunton, VA $52,568

Augusta Springs, VA $52,346

Bacova, VA $52,100

Blue Grass, VA $52,121

Brownsburg, VA $51,810

Buena Vista, VA $51,385

Churchville, VA $52,715

Clifton Forge, VA $51,924

Covington, VA $51,643

Craigsville, VA $52,351

Crimora, VA $52,769

Deerfield, VA $52,393

Doe Hill, VA $52,348

Fairfield, VA $51,733

Fort Defiance, VA $52,807

Glen Wilton, VA $51,727

Goshen, VA $52,126

Greenville, VA $52,094

Grottoes, VA $52,817

Head Waters, VA $52,435

Hot Springs, VA $51,955

Iron Gate, VA $52,013

Lexington, VA $51,824

Low Moor, VA $51,892

Mc Dowell, VA $52,369

Middlebrook, VA $52,107

Millboro, VA $52,148

Mint Spring, VA $52,369

Montebello, VA $51,632

Monterey, VA $52,218

Mount Sidney, VA $52,831

Mustoe, VA $52,305

New Hope, VA $52,800

Port Republic, VA $52,789

Raphine, VA $51,872

Rockbridge Baths, VA $51,924

Selma, VA $51,943

Steeles Tavern, VA $51,979

Stuarts Draft, VA $52,173

Swoope, VA $52,475

Verona, VA $52,831

Vesuvius, VA $51,516

Warm Springs, VA $52,116

West Augusta, VA $52,507

Weyers Cave, VA $52,844

Williamsville, VA $52,398

Lynchburg, VA $50,616

Altavista, VA $51,096

Alton, VA $52,213

Amherst, VA $50,960

Appomattox, VA $51,052

Bedford, VA $51,363

Big Island, VA $51,082

Blairs, VA $52,201

Brookneal, VA $51,299

Buffalo Junction, VA $52,378

Callands, VA $51,948

Chatham, VA $51,991

Clifford, VA $51,038

Clover, VA $52,086

Cluster Springs, VA $52,376

Coleman Falls, VA $50,826

Concord, VA $50,686

Crystal Hill, VA $52,005

Danville, VA $52,242

Hillsville, VA $51,918

Carson, VA $53,918

Hiwassee, VA $51,747

Independence, VA $51,567

Annandale, VA $61,357

Burke, VA $60,782

Dumfries, VA $59,003

Dunn Loring, VA $61,436

Fairfax, VA $60,518

Fairfax Station, VA $60,354

Falls Church, VA $61,489

Fort Belvoir, VA $60,746

Great Falls, VA $60,520

Greenway, VA $61,488

Lorton, VA $60,403

Merrifield, VA $61,294

Mc Lean, VA $61,483

West Mclean, VA $61,488

Mount Vernon, VA $60,974

Newington, VA $60,834

Dry Fork, VA $52,100

Brooke, VA $56,853

Evington, VA $50,897

Forest, VA $50,798

Gladstone, VA $51,096

Gladys, VA $51,097

Glasgow, VA $51,424

Goode, VA $50,966

Gretna, VA $51,620

Halifax, VA $52,198

Howardsville, VA $52,114

Hurt, VA $51,332

Java, VA $51,931

Ararat, VA $51,905

Axton, VA $52,065

Bassett, VA $52,028

Belspring, VA $51,757

Bent Mountain, VA $51,318

Blacksburg, VA $51,513

Blue Ridge, VA $51,301

Boones Mill, VA $51,282

Buchanan, VA $51,474

Callaway, VA $51,416

Christiansburg, VA $51,518

Cascade, VA $52,020

Catawba, VA $51,386

Check, VA $51,496

Claudville, VA $51,874

Cloverdale, VA $51,205

Collinsville, VA $52,200

Copper Hill, VA $51,428

Critz, VA $51,957

Daleville, VA $51,258

Dublin, VA $51,785

Eagle Rock, VA $51,623

Eggleston, VA $51,681

Elliston, VA $51,375

Ferrum, VA $51,704

Fieldale, VA $52,126

Fincastle, VA $51,418

Floyd, VA $51,707

Glade Hill, VA $51,477

Glen Lyn, VA $51,516

Goodview, VA $51,295

Hardy, VA $51,274

Henry, VA $51,781

Huddleston, VA $51,465

Keeling, VA $52,149

Chester, VA $54,171

Chesterfield, VA $54,139

Church Road, VA $53,961

Colonial Heights, VA $54,194

Courtland, VA $52,891

Dendron, VA $53,050

Dewitt, VA $53,788

Dinwiddie, VA $53,934

Disputanta, VA $53,979

Dolphin, VA $53,197

Drewryville, VA $52,775

Ebony, VA $52,411

Elberon, VA $52,831

Emporia, VA $52,894

Ford, VA $53,835

Franklin, VA $52,729

Freeman, VA $53,185

Gasburg, VA $52,524

Hopewell, VA $54,082

Ivor, VA $52,813

Jarratt, VA $53,351

Lawrenceville, VA $52,999

Mc Kenney, VA $53,647

Meredithville, VA $52,923

Newsoms, VA $52,554

Prince George, VA $54,133

Rawlings, VA $53,440

Sedley, VA $52,962

Skippers, VA $52,683

Spring Grove, VA $53,337

Stony Creek, VA $53,644

Surry, VA $52,702

Sussex, VA $53,523

Sutherland, VA $54,087

Valentines, VA $52,573

Wakefield, VA $53,030

Warfield, VA $53,484

Waverly, VA $53,447

White Plains, VA $52,544

Wilsons, VA $53,675

Yale, VA $53,307

Zuni, VA $52,793

Claremont, VA $53,408

Farmville, VA $52,407

Baskerville, VA $52,321

Indian Valley, VA $51,783

Mc Coy, VA $51,671

Martinsville, VA $52,114

Meadows Of Dan, VA $51,921

Moneta, VA $51,380

Montvale, VA $51,380

Narrows, VA $51,671

Newbern, VA $51,716

New Castle, VA $51,420

Newport, VA $51,538

New River, VA $51,859

Oriskany, VA $51,520

Paint Bank, VA $51,439

Parrott, VA $51,695

Patrick Springs, VA $52,016

Pearisburg, VA $51,723

Pembroke, VA $51,721

Penhook, VA $51,648

Pilot, VA $51,537

Pittsville, VA $51,623

Radford, VA $51,801

Long Island, VA $51,291

Lowry, VA $51,062

Lynch Station, VA $51,296

Madison Heights, VA $50,617

Monroe, VA $50,870

Naruna, VA $51,136

Nathalie, VA $51,754

Natural Bridge, VA $51,586

Natural Bridge Station, VA $51,364

Nelson, VA $52,455

Norwood, VA $51,292

Ringgold, VA $52,168

Rustburg, VA $50,734

Scottsburg, VA $52,269

Scottsville, VA $52,551

South Boston, VA $52,315

Spout Spring, VA $50,827

Sutherlin, VA $52,172

Sweet Briar, VA $50,767

Vernon Hill, VA $52,111

Virgilina, VA $52,331

Wingina, VA $51,596

Amonate, VA $51,481

Bandy, VA $51,368

Big Rock, VA $51,648

Bishop, VA $51,373

Bluefield, VA $51,532

Boissevain, VA $51,406

Breaks, VA $51,563

Burkes Garden, VA $51,426

Cedar Bluff, VA $51,501

Doran, VA $51,713

Falls Mills, VA $51,406

Grundy, VA $51,734

Horsepen, VA $51,394

Hurley, VA $51,468

Jewell Ridge, VA $51,501

Keen Mountain, VA $51,702

Mavisdale, VA $51,506

Maxie, VA $51,658

North Tazewell, VA $51,494

Oakwood, VA $51,732

Pilgrims Knob, VA $51,591

Pocahontas, VA $51,423

Pounding Mill, VA $51,573

Raven, VA $51,688

Red Ash, VA $51,737

Richlands, VA $51,707

Rowe, VA $51,525

Shortt Gap, VA $51,640

Swords Creek, VA $51,510

Tazewell, VA $51,413

Vansant, VA $51,511

Whitewood, VA $51,518

Wolford, VA $51,527

Boydton, VA $52,433

Bracey, VA $52,567

Brodnax, VA $52,770

Buckingham, VA $51,846

Burkeville, VA $52,648

Charlotte Court House, VA $51,894

Chase City, VA $52,163

Clarksville, VA $52,526

Crewe, VA $52,984

Cullen, VA $51,739

Dillwyn, VA $52,363

Drakes Branch, VA $52,157

Dundas, VA $52,933

Evergreen, VA $51,101

Fort Mitchell, VA $52,157

Green Bay, VA $52,358

Hampden Sydney, VA $52,486

Kenbridge, VA $52,650

Keysville, VA $52,152

La Crosse, VA $52,487

Lunenburg, VA $52,251

Meherrin, VA $52,257

Nottoway, VA $52,903

Pamplin, VA $51,566

Phenix, VA $51,333

Prospect, VA $51,890

Randolph, VA $51,978

Red House, VA $51,183

Red Oak, VA $52,230

Rice, VA $52,715

Saxe, VA $52,117

Skipwith, VA $52,267

South Hill, VA $52,467

Victoria, VA $52,435

Wylliesburg, VA $52,183

Roanoke, VA $51,169

Wachapreague, VA $53,131

Wardtown, VA $53,027

Wattsville, VA $53,180

Willis Wharf, VA $53,115

Windsor, VA $52,663

Withams, VA $53,138

Norfolk, VA $52,392

Newport News, VA $52,510

Fort Eustis, VA $52,530

Hampton, VA $52,542

Fort Monroe, VA $52,513

Poquoson, VA $52,525

Yorktown, VA $52,587

Lackey, VA $52,608

Seaford, VA $52,544

Portsmouth, VA $52,407

Fort Lee, VA $54,191

Petersburg, VA $54,191

Virginia State University, VA $54,191

Alberta, VA $53,120

Ammon, VA $53,832

Blackstone, VA $53,376

Boykins, VA $52,617

Branchville, VA $52,492

Capron, VA $52,876

Round Hill, VA $56,813

Catharpin, VA $58,941

Delaplane, VA $56,218

Ashburn, VA $59,185

Chantilly, VA $59,808

Gainesville, VA $58,462

Hamilton, VA $57,578

Lincoln, VA $57,522

Sterling, VA $59,905

Haymarket, VA $58,406

Herndon, VA $60,126

Leesburg, VA $58,255

Lovettsville, VA $56,965

Nokesville, VA $58,534

Upperville, VA $56,404

Warrenton, VA $56,609

Reston, VA $60,472

Waterford, VA $57,483

The Plains, VA $57,645

Doswell, VA $54,179

Dutton, VA $53,021

Fork Union, VA $53,030

Foster, VA $52,850

Glen Allen, VA $54,301

Gloucester, VA $52,964

Gloucester Point, VA $52,644

Goochland, VA $53,709

Grimstead, VA $52,983

Gum Spring, VA $53,709

Gwynn, VA $52,982

Hadensville, VA $53,625

Hallieford, VA $52,966

Hanover, VA $54,190

Hardyville, VA $53,124

Hartfield, VA $53,142

Hayes, VA $52,677

Henrico, VA $54,342

Hudgins, VA $52,941

Jamaica, VA $53,603

Jamestown, VA $52,798

Jetersville, VA $53,023

Kents Store, VA $53,149

King And Queen Court House, VA $53,684

King William, VA $53,962

Lanexa, VA $53,600

Lightfoot, VA $53,057

Little Plymouth, VA $53,616

Locust Hill, VA $53,302

Louisa, VA $53,700

Macon, VA $53,761

Maidens, VA $53,914

Manakin Sabot, VA $54,090

Mannboro, VA $53,738

Manquin, VA $54,119

Maryus, VA $52,651

Mascot, VA $53,459

Mathews, VA $52,881

Burgess, VA $53,798

Accomac, VA $53,089

Assawoman, VA $53,110

Atlantic, VA $53,182

Battery Park, VA $52,517

Belle Haven, VA $53,058

Birdsnest, VA $52,958

Bloxom, VA $53,170

Cape Charles, VA $52,885

Capeville, VA $52,896

Carrollton, VA $52,511

Carrsville, VA $52,750

Cheriton, VA $52,891

Chesapeake, VA $52,530

Chincoteague Island, VA $53,216

Wallops Island, VA $53,176

Craddockville, VA $53,066

Davis Wharf, VA $53,055

Eastville, VA $52,911

Exmore, VA $53,035

Franktown, VA $52,976

Greenbackville, VA $53,336

Greenbush, VA $53,184

Hacksneck, VA $53,036

Hallwood, VA $53,156

Harborton, VA $53,166

Horntown, VA $53,246

Oak Hall, VA $53,137

Isle Of Wight, VA $52,629

Jamesville, VA $53,006

Jenkins Bridge, VA $53,164

Keller, VA $53,101

Locustville, VA $53,098

Machipongo, VA $52,950

Mappsville, VA $53,144

Marionville, VA $52,949

Mears, VA $53,117

Melfa, VA $53,107

Modest Town, VA $53,245

Nassawadox, VA $53,004

Nelsonia, VA $53,249

New Church, VA $53,229

Onancock, VA $53,152

Onley, VA $53,093

Oyster, VA $52,903

Painter, VA $53,068

Parksley, VA $53,181

Pungoteague, VA $53,090

Quinby, VA $52,951

Rescue, VA $52,514

Sanford, VA $53,238

Saxis, VA $53,246

Seaview, VA $52,892

Smithfield, VA $52,571

Suffolk, VA $52,547

Tangier, VA $53,378

Tasley, VA $53,207

Temperanceville, VA $53,156

Townsend, VA $52,902

Virginia Beach, VA $53,230

Dulles, VA $60,488

Aldie, VA $58,579

Amissville, VA $55,729

Arcola, VA $59,166

Manassas, VA $59,264

Marshall, VA $56,547

Middleburg, VA $57,586

Catlett, VA $57,857

Centreville, VA $59,503

Clifton, VA $60,004

Orlean, VA $56,037

Paeonian Springs, VA $57,854

Paris, VA $56,037

Philomont, VA $57,416

Purcellville, VA $56,990

Bluemont, VA $56,228

Bristow, VA $58,804

Broad Run, VA $57,758

Calverton, VA $57,626

Casanova, VA $57,723

Rectortown, VA $56,477

Mechanicsville, VA $54,232

Midlothian, VA $54,150

Millers Tavern, VA $54,226

Mineral, VA $54,031

Moon, VA $52,904

Moseley, VA $53,970

New Canton, VA $52,801

New Kent, VA $53,936

New Point, VA $52,771

Newtown, VA $54,392

Norge, VA $53,135

North, VA $52,950

Oilville, VA $53,982

Onemo, VA $52,837

Ordinary, VA $52,722

Port Haywood, VA $52,763

Powhatan, VA $53,804

Providence Forge, VA $53,843

Quinton, VA $54,119

Rockville, VA $54,043

Ruthville, VA $53,732

Saint Stephens Church, VA $54,219

Saluda, VA $53,322

Sandston, VA $54,244

Sandy Hook, VA $53,698

Schley, VA $52,847

Severn, VA $52,679

Shacklefords, VA $53,351

State Farm, VA $53,939

Stevensville, VA $53,811

Studley, VA $54,228

Susan, VA $52,784

Toano, VA $53,302

Topping, VA $53,254

Trevilians, VA $53,666

Richmond, VA $54,356

Urbanna, VA $53,508

Wake, VA $53,174

Walkerton, VA $53,888

Ware Neck, VA $52,869

Water View, VA $53,497

West Point, VA $53,680

White Marsh, VA $52,781

Wicomico, VA $52,688

Williamsburg, VA $52,779

Woods Cross Roads, VA $52,970

Montpelier, VA $53,962

Oakton, VA $60,658

Occoquan, VA $60,211

Quantico, VA $58,210

Springfield, VA $61,198

Triangle, VA $58,631

Vienna, VA $61,197

Woodbridge, VA $59,776

Arlington, VA $61,506

Fort Myer, VA $61,507

Mattaponi, VA $53,480

Dhs, VA $61,506

Fort Valley, VA $53,174

Star Tannery, VA $52,654

Stephens City, VA $54,668

Stephenson, VA $54,704

Toms Brook, VA $53,145

White Post, VA $55,138

Woodstock, VA $52,706

Culpeper, VA $54,446

Aroda, VA $53,113

Banco, VA $53,293

Bealeton, VA $56,368

Boston, VA $54,302

Brandy Station, VA $55,401

Brightwood, VA $53,564

Castleton, VA $54,899

Elkwood, VA $55,328

Etlan, VA $53,440

Goldvein, VA $56,617

Graves Mill, VA $53,040

Haywood, VA $53,550

Hood, VA $52,706

Jeffersonton, VA $56,018

Leon, VA $53,790

Lignum, VA $55,009

Madison, VA $53,036

Midland, VA $56,929

Mitchells, VA $54,012

Oakpark, VA $53,372

Pratts, VA $53,030

Radiant, VA $53,226

Rapidan, VA $53,707

Remington, VA $55,920

Reva, VA $53,849

Richardsville, VA $55,468

Rixeyville, VA $55,324

Rochelle, VA $53,013

Somerville, VA $57,038

Sperryville, VA $53,796

Stevensburg, VA $55,119

Sumerduck, VA $55,935

Syria, VA $52,835

Viewtown, VA $55,360

Washington, VA $54,740

Wolftown, VA $52,710

Woodville, VA $54,328

Harrisonburg, VA $52,925

Basye, VA $52,502

Bergton, VA $52,340

Bridgewater, VA $52,826

Broadway, VA $52,663

Criders, VA $52,434

Dayton, VA $52,645

Edinburg, VA $52,592

Elkton, VA $52,750

Alexandria, VA $61,499

Fredericksburg, VA $55,723

Bowling Green, VA $54,642

Burr Hill, VA $54,648

Callao, VA $54,334

Caret, VA $54,982

Center Cross, VA $54,046

Champlain, VA $54,856

Coles Point, VA $55,062

Colonial Beach, VA $55,371

Corbin, VA $55,029

Dahlgren, VA $57,187

Dogue, VA $55,334

Dunnsville, VA $54,241

Edwardsville, VA $53,867

Farnham, VA $54,027

Garrisonville, VA $57,656

Hague, VA $54,663

Hartwood, VA $55,884

Haynesville, VA $54,618

Heathsville, VA $53,817

Hustle, VA $54,889

Irvington, VA $53,386

Jersey, VA $55,410

Kilmarnock, VA $53,431

King George, VA $56,275

Kinsale, VA $54,558

Ladysmith, VA $54,326

Lancaster, VA $53,562

Laneview, VA $53,692

Lively, VA $53,612

Locust Grove, VA $54,664

Loretto, VA $54,899

Lottsburg, VA $54,232

Merry Point, VA $53,478

Milford, VA $54,440

Mollusk, VA $53,497

Montross, VA $55,021

Morattico, VA $53,775

Mount Holly, VA $54,838

Ninde, VA $56,400

Nuttsville, VA $53,722

Oldhams, VA $54,514

Ophelia, VA $53,826

Partlow, VA $54,797

Port Royal, VA $54,885

Rappahannock Academy, VA $54,896

Reedville, VA $53,786

Rhoadesville, VA $54,148

Rollins Fork, VA $55,369

Fulks Run, VA $52,532

Hinton, VA $52,483

Keezletown, VA $52,739

Lacey Spring, VA $52,765

Linville, VA $52,738

Luray, VA $52,907

Mc Gaheysville, VA $52,800

Mount Crawford, VA $52,802

Mount Jackson, VA $52,629

Mount Solon, VA $52,636

New Market, VA $52,751

Orkney Springs, VA $52,516

Penn Laird, VA $52,823

Quicksburg, VA $52,682

Pleasant Valley, VA $52,795

Shenandoah, VA $52,769

Singers Glen, VA $52,735

Stanley, VA $52,773

Timberville, VA $52,760

Charlottesville, VA $52,854

Afton, VA $52,269

Arrington, VA $51,229

Barboursville, VA $53,060

Batesville, VA $52,729

Covesville, VA $52,273

Crozet, VA $52,754

Dyke, VA $52,727

Ruby, VA $57,381

Adminitrative Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adminitrative Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Adminitrative Assistant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Adminitrative Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adminitrative Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$70,308	$34.0	25%
Internet	$67,496	$32.0	20%
Software & Networking	$67,496	$32.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$64,683	$31.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$61,871	$30.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Adminitrative 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.

$50,772

Average $56,246/year

$62,869

$4,231

Average $4,687/month

$5,239

$976

Average $1,082/week

$1,209

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,869	$5,239	$1,209	$30
Average	$56,246	$4,687	$1,082	$27
25th Percentile	$50,772	$4,231	$976	$24

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