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

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

How does experience change An Adminsitrative Assistant's salary?

An Adminsitrative Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,934 for beginners, reaching about $52,114 at mid-level, and approach $56,729 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adminsitrative Assistant?

Adminsitrative Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adminsitrative Assistant roles are District of Columbia $58,544, California $58,322, Massachusetts $57,545. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adminsitrative Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Adminsitrative 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.

Adminsitrative Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Adminsitrative Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adminsitrative Assistant in Virginia is $53,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,063 to $59,516
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,345

10% $43,345

50% (Median) $53,246

90% $65,224

Adminsitrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,516	$4,960	$1,145	$29
Average	$53,246	$4,437	$1,024	$26
25th Percentile	$48,063	$4,005	$924	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Adminsitrative Assistant Salaries

An Adminsitrative 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 Adminsitrative Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adminsitrative 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): $48,934
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,329
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,114
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,249
Expert (over 8 years): $56,729

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adminsitrative Assistant	less than 1 year	$48,934
Early Career Level Adminsitrative Assistant	1-2 years	$49,329
Mid-Level Level Adminsitrative Assistant	2-4 years	$52,114
Senior-Level Level Adminsitrative Assistant	5-8 years	$55,249
Expert Level Adminsitrative Assistant	over 8 years	$56,729

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

District of Columbia: $58,544.
California: $58,322.
Massachusetts: $57,545.

District of Columbia $58,544 California $58,322 Massachusetts $57,545 Washington $57,333 New Jersey $57,312 Alaska $57,238 Connecticut $56,509 New York $56,212

Hawaii $55,266 Rhode Island $54,822 Maryland $54,520 Minnesota $54,108 Colorado $53,949 Illinois $53,897 Oregon $53,696 Delaware $53,548

New Hampshire $53,454 Virginia $53,246 Pennsylvania $52,638 Nevada $52,331 North Dakota $52,231 Michigan $52,072 Wisconsin $52,014 Vermont $51,898

Texas $51,575 Maine $51,554 Arizona $51,522 Ohio $51,485 Georgia $50,999 Indiana $50,756 Wyoming $50,708 Utah $50,634

Iowa $50,602 Kansas $50,349 Louisiana $50,275 North Carolina $50,248 Missouri $50,237 Florida $50,031 Montana $49,920 Nebraska $49,814

Kentucky $49,756 South Carolina $49,545 Tennessee $49,413 Idaho $49,360 New Mexico $48,974 Oklahoma $48,889 Alabama $48,577 South Dakota $48,054

Arkansas $47,768 West Virginia $47,615 Mississippi $47,155

Top Paying Cities for Adminsitrative 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: $48,968
Lambsburg: $49,073
Laurel Fork: $49,128

Ivanhoe, VA $48,968

Lambsburg, VA $49,073

Laurel Fork, VA $49,128

Marion, VA $48,713

Max Meadows, VA $49,046

Meadowview, VA $48,274

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $48,665

Rocky Gap, VA $48,692

Ruther Glen, VA $51,364

Sealston, VA $52,693

Sharps, VA $51,138

Spotsylvania, VA $51,844

Sparta, VA $51,572

Stafford, VA $54,214

Stratford, VA $52,138

Tappahannock, VA $51,454

Thornburg, VA $52,014

Unionville, VA $51,170

Village, VA $51,390

Warsaw, VA $51,572

Weems, VA $50,560

Sandy Point, VA $51,639

White Stone, VA $50,419

Wicomico Church, VA $50,787

Woodford, VA $51,802

Zacata, VA $51,977

Winchester, VA $51,733

Bentonville, VA $51,289

Berryville, VA $52,479

Boyce, VA $52,575

Brucetown, VA $51,767

Chester Gap, VA $52,268

Clear Brook, VA $51,507

Cross Junction, VA $49,836

Fishers Hill, VA $50,553

Flint Hill, VA $51,985

Front Royal, VA $52,015

Gore, VA $50,115

Hume, VA $52,688

Huntly, VA $52,072

Strasburg, VA $50,355

Linden, VA $52,816

Markham, VA $52,804

Maurertown, VA $49,671

Middletown, VA $51,339

Millwood, VA $52,481

Rileyville, VA $50,715

Earlysville, VA $49,972

Esmont, VA $49,509

Faber, VA $49,290

Fishersville, VA $49,749

Free Union, VA $49,889

Gordonsville, VA $50,412

Greenwood, VA $49,689

Ivy, VA $49,993

Keene, VA $49,709

Keswick, VA $50,092

Locust Dale, VA $50,638

Lovingston, VA $48,761

Lyndhurst, VA $49,129

Montpelier Station, VA $50,424

Nellysford, VA $49,186

North Garden, VA $49,661

Orange, VA $50,917

Palmyra, VA $50,113

Piney River, VA $48,534

Quinque, VA $50,099

Roseland, VA $48,721

Ruckersville, VA $50,078

Schuyler, VA $49,335

Shipman, VA $48,754

Somerset, VA $50,426

Stanardsville, VA $49,932

Troy, VA $50,168

Tyro, VA $48,854

Waynesboro, VA $49,825

White Hall, VA $49,914

Woodberry Forest, VA $50,621

Achilles, VA $49,852

Amelia Court House, VA $50,777

Ark, VA $50,169

Arvonia, VA $49,724

Ashland, VA $51,272

Aylett, VA $51,296

Barhamsville, VA $50,557

Beaumont, VA $50,766

Beaverdam, VA $51,267

Bena, VA $49,838

Bohannon, VA $50,042

Bremo Bluff, VA $50,047

Bruington, VA $51,193

Bumpass, VA $51,190

Cardinal, VA $50,064

Cartersville, VA $50,461

Charles City, VA $50,874

Christchurch, VA $50,459

Church View, VA $50,575

Cobbs Creek, VA $50,203

Columbia, VA $50,330

Crozier, VA $51,104

Cumberland, VA $50,050

Deltaville, VA $50,244

Diggs, VA $50,061

Redwood, VA $48,720

Rich Creek, VA $48,886

Ridgeway, VA $49,226

Riner, VA $48,881

Ripplemead, VA $48,754

Rocky Mount, VA $48,764

Salem, VA $48,526

Sandy Level, VA $48,868

Shawsville, VA $48,676

Spencer, VA $49,215

Staffordsville, VA $48,970

Stanleytown, VA $49,307

Stuart, VA $49,202

Thaxton, VA $48,617

Troutville, VA $48,599

Union Hall, VA $48,772

Vesta, VA $49,139

Villamont, VA $48,593

Vinton, VA $48,502

Wirtz, VA $48,622

Woolwine, VA $49,105

Bristol, VA $47,306

Abingdon, VA $48,007

Andover, VA $47,864

Appalachia, VA $47,864

Bee, VA $48,456

Ben Hur, VA $48,063

Big Stone Gap, VA $47,438

Birchleaf, VA $48,504

Blackwater, VA $47,497

Castlewood, VA $47,635

Cleveland, VA $48,214

Clinchco, VA $48,461

Clintwood, VA $48,406

Coeburn, VA $47,944

Damascus, VA $48,384

Dante, VA $48,217

Davenport, VA $48,550

Dryden, VA $47,593

Duffield, VA $47,190

Dungannon, VA $47,362

East Stone Gap, VA $47,538

Ewing, VA $48,670

Fort Blackmore, VA $47,059

Gate City, VA $46,738

Haysi, VA $48,738

Hiltons, VA $46,848

Honaker, VA $48,483

Jonesville, VA $48,180

Keokee, VA $47,734

Lebanon, VA $48,027

Mc Clure, VA $48,226

Mendota, VA $47,320

Nickelsville, VA $47,122

Nora, VA $48,099

Norton, VA $47,916

Pennington Gap, VA $47,722

Pound, VA $48,114

Rosedale, VA $48,430

Rose Hill, VA $48,585

Saint Charles, VA $48,002

Saint Paul, VA $47,939

Weber City, VA $46,595

Whitetop, VA $48,573

Wise, VA $48,044

Pulaski, VA $49,094

Atkins, VA $48,680

Austinville, VA $49,073

Barren Springs, VA $49,115

Bastian, VA $48,687

Bland, VA $48,801

Broadford, VA $48,636

Cana, VA $49,148

Ceres, VA $48,640

Chilhowie, VA $48,624

Cripple Creek, VA $48,844

Crockett, VA $48,832

Draper, VA $49,054

Dugspur, VA $49,090

Elk Creek, VA $48,809

Emory, VA $48,486

Fancy Gap, VA $49,106

Fries, VA $48,973

Galax, VA $49,053

Glade Spring, VA $48,390

Rural Retreat, VA $48,770

Saltville, VA $48,645

Speedwell, VA $48,802

Sugar Grove, VA $48,691

Tannersville, VA $48,607

Troutdale, VA $48,657

Willis, VA $49,064

Woodlawn, VA $49,083

Wytheville, VA $48,945

Staunton, VA $49,764

Augusta Springs, VA $49,554

Bacova, VA $49,321

Blue Grass, VA $49,341

Brownsburg, VA $49,046

Buena Vista, VA $48,644

Churchville, VA $49,903

Clifton Forge, VA $49,155

Covington, VA $48,888

Craigsville, VA $49,559

Crimora, VA $49,954

Deerfield, VA $49,598

Doe Hill, VA $49,556

Fairfield, VA $48,974

Fort Defiance, VA $49,991

Glen Wilton, VA $48,968

Goshen, VA $49,346

Greenville, VA $49,315

Grottoes, VA $50,000

Head Waters, VA $49,638

Hot Springs, VA $49,184

Iron Gate, VA $49,239

Lexington, VA $49,060

Low Moor, VA $49,124

Mc Dowell, VA $49,575

Middlebrook, VA $49,327

Millboro, VA $49,366

Mint Spring, VA $49,575

Montebello, VA $48,878

Monterey, VA $49,433

Mount Sidney, VA $50,013

Mustoe, VA $49,515

New Hope, VA $49,984

Port Republic, VA $49,973

Raphine, VA $49,105

Rockbridge Baths, VA $49,154

Selma, VA $49,172

Steeles Tavern, VA $49,206

Stuarts Draft, VA $49,390

Swoope, VA $49,676

Verona, VA $50,013

Vesuvius, VA $48,768

Warm Springs, VA $49,336

West Augusta, VA $49,706

Weyers Cave, VA $50,025

Williamsville, VA $49,603

Lynchburg, VA $47,916

Altavista, VA $48,371

Alton, VA $49,428

Amherst, VA $48,242

Appomattox, VA $48,329

Bedford, VA $48,624

Big Island, VA $48,357

Blairs, VA $49,416

Brookneal, VA $48,562

Buffalo Junction, VA $49,584

Callands, VA $49,177

Chatham, VA $49,218

Clifford, VA $48,315

Clover, VA $49,307

Cluster Springs, VA $49,582

Coleman Falls, VA $48,115

Concord, VA $47,982

Crystal Hill, VA $49,231

Danville, VA $49,455

Hillsville, VA $49,148

Carson, VA $51,042

Hiwassee, VA $48,987

Independence, VA $48,817

Annandale, VA $58,084

Burke, VA $57,540

Dumfries, VA $55,856

Dunn Loring, VA $58,159

Fairfax, VA $57,290

Fairfax Station, VA $57,135

Falls Church, VA $58,210

Fort Belvoir, VA $57,506

Great Falls, VA $57,292

Greenway, VA $58,209

Lorton, VA $57,181

Merrifield, VA $58,025

Mc Lean, VA $58,203

West Mclean, VA $58,209

Mount Vernon, VA $57,722

Newington, VA $57,589

Dry Fork, VA $49,321

Brooke, VA $53,820

Evington, VA $48,182

Forest, VA $48,088

Gladstone, VA $48,370

Gladys, VA $48,371

Glasgow, VA $48,681

Goode, VA $48,247

Gretna, VA $48,867

Halifax, VA $49,414

Howardsville, VA $49,334

Hurt, VA $48,594

Java, VA $49,161

Ararat, VA $49,136

Axton, VA $49,288

Bassett, VA $49,252

Belspring, VA $48,996

Bent Mountain, VA $48,581

Blacksburg, VA $48,765

Blue Ridge, VA $48,564

Boones Mill, VA $48,547

Buchanan, VA $48,728

Callaway, VA $48,673

Christiansburg, VA $48,770

Cascade, VA $49,245

Catawba, VA $48,645

Check, VA $48,749

Claudville, VA $49,107

Cloverdale, VA $48,474

Collinsville, VA $49,416

Copper Hill, VA $48,685

Critz, VA $49,186

Daleville, VA $48,524

Dublin, VA $49,022

Eagle Rock, VA $48,869

Eggleston, VA $48,924

Elliston, VA $48,635

Ferrum, VA $48,946

Fieldale, VA $49,345

Fincastle, VA $48,675

Floyd, VA $48,949

Glade Hill, VA $48,732

Glen Lyn, VA $48,768

Goodview, VA $48,559

Hardy, VA $48,539

Henry, VA $49,019

Huddleston, VA $48,719

Keeling, VA $49,367

Chester, VA $51,282

Chesterfield, VA $51,251

Church Road, VA $51,082

Colonial Heights, VA $51,303

Courtland, VA $50,070

Dendron, VA $50,220

Dewitt, VA $50,919

Dinwiddie, VA $51,058

Disputanta, VA $51,099

Dolphin, VA $50,359

Drewryville, VA $49,960

Ebony, VA $49,616

Elberon, VA $50,013

Emporia, VA $50,073

Ford, VA $50,963

Franklin, VA $49,916

Freeman, VA $50,348

Gasburg, VA $49,722

Hopewell, VA $51,197

Ivor, VA $49,996

Jarratt, VA $50,506

Lawrenceville, VA $50,172

Mc Kenney, VA $50,785

Meredithville, VA $50,100

Newsoms, VA $49,751

Prince George, VA $51,245

Rawlings, VA $50,590

Sedley, VA $50,137

Skippers, VA $49,873

Spring Grove, VA $50,492

Stony Creek, VA $50,783

Surry, VA $49,891

Sussex, VA $50,668

Sutherland, VA $51,202

Valentines, VA $49,769

Wakefield, VA $50,201

Warfield, VA $50,631

Waverly, VA $50,596

White Plains, VA $49,742

Wilsons, VA $50,812

Yale, VA $50,463

Zuni, VA $49,977

Claremont, VA $50,560

Farmville, VA $49,611

Baskerville, VA $49,530

Indian Valley, VA $49,021

Mc Coy, VA $48,915

Martinsville, VA $49,334

Meadows Of Dan, VA $49,152

Moneta, VA $48,640

Montvale, VA $48,639

Narrows, VA $48,915

Newbern, VA $48,958

New Castle, VA $48,678

Newport, VA $48,789

New River, VA $49,093

Oriskany, VA $48,772

Paint Bank, VA $48,696

Parrott, VA $48,938

Patrick Springs, VA $49,242

Pearisburg, VA $48,964

Pembroke, VA $48,963

Penhook, VA $48,893

Pilot, VA $48,788

Pittsville, VA $48,869

Radford, VA $49,038

Long Island, VA $48,555

Lowry, VA $48,339

Lynch Station, VA $48,560

Madison Heights, VA $47,917

Monroe, VA $48,156

Naruna, VA $48,409

Nathalie, VA $48,994

Natural Bridge, VA $48,835

Natural Bridge Station, VA $48,624

Nelson, VA $49,657

Norwood, VA $48,556

Ringgold, VA $49,385

Rustburg, VA $48,028

Scottsburg, VA $49,481

Scottsville, VA $49,748

South Boston, VA $49,524

Spout Spring, VA $48,116

Sutherlin, VA $49,389

Sweet Briar, VA $48,059

Vernon Hill, VA $49,331

Virgilina, VA $49,540

Wingina, VA $48,844

Amonate, VA $48,735

Bandy, VA $48,628

Big Rock, VA $48,893

Bishop, VA $48,633

Bluefield, VA $48,783

Boissevain, VA $48,664

Breaks, VA $48,813

Burkes Garden, VA $48,683

Cedar Bluff, VA $48,754

Doran, VA $48,955

Falls Mills, VA $48,664

Grundy, VA $48,975

Horsepen, VA $48,652

Hurley, VA $48,723

Jewell Ridge, VA $48,754

Keen Mountain, VA $48,945

Mavisdale, VA $48,759

Maxie, VA $48,903

North Tazewell, VA $48,747

Oakwood, VA $48,972

Pilgrims Knob, VA $48,839

Pocahontas, VA $48,680

Pounding Mill, VA $48,823

Raven, VA $48,931

Red Ash, VA $48,977

Richlands, VA $48,949

Rowe, VA $48,777

Shortt Gap, VA $48,886

Swords Creek, VA $48,763

Tazewell, VA $48,670

Vansant, VA $48,764

Whitewood, VA $48,770

Wolford, VA $48,778

Boydton, VA $49,636

Bracey, VA $49,763

Brodnax, VA $49,955

Buckingham, VA $49,081

Burkeville, VA $49,840

Charlotte Court House, VA $49,126

Chase City, VA $49,380

Clarksville, VA $49,724

Crewe, VA $50,158

Cullen, VA $48,980

Dillwyn, VA $49,570

Drakes Branch, VA $49,375

Dundas, VA $50,110

Evergreen, VA $48,376

Fort Mitchell, VA $49,375

Green Bay, VA $49,565

Hampden Sydney, VA $49,687

Kenbridge, VA $49,841

Keysville, VA $49,370

La Crosse, VA $49,687

Lunenburg, VA $49,464

Meherrin, VA $49,469

Nottoway, VA $50,081

Pamplin, VA $48,816

Phenix, VA $48,595

Prospect, VA $49,122

Randolph, VA $49,206

Red House, VA $48,453

Red Oak, VA $49,444

Rice, VA $49,903

Saxe, VA $49,337

Skipwith, VA $49,479

South Hill, VA $49,669

Victoria, VA $49,638

Wylliesburg, VA $49,400

Roanoke, VA $48,440

Wachapreague, VA $50,297

Wardtown, VA $50,199

Wattsville, VA $50,344

Willis Wharf, VA $50,282

Windsor, VA $49,854

Withams, VA $50,304

Norfolk, VA $49,598

Newport News, VA $49,709

Fort Eustis, VA $49,728

Hampton, VA $49,739

Fort Monroe, VA $49,712

Poquoson, VA $49,723

Yorktown, VA $49,782

Lackey, VA $49,802

Seaford, VA $49,742

Portsmouth, VA $49,611

Fort Lee, VA $51,300

Petersburg, VA $51,300

Virginia State University, VA $51,300

Alberta, VA $50,287

Ammon, VA $50,960

Blackstone, VA $50,529

Boykins, VA $49,810

Branchville, VA $49,692

Capron, VA $50,056

Round Hill, VA $53,782

Catharpin, VA $55,797

Delaplane, VA $53,220

Ashburn, VA $56,028

Chantilly, VA $56,618

Gainesville, VA $55,343

Hamilton, VA $54,507

Lincoln, VA $54,454

Sterling, VA $56,710

Haymarket, VA $55,290

Herndon, VA $56,919

Leesburg, VA $55,148

Lovettsville, VA $53,926

Nokesville, VA $55,411

Upperville, VA $53,396

Warrenton, VA $53,590

Reston, VA $57,246

Waterford, VA $54,417

The Plains, VA $54,571

Doswell, VA $51,289

Dutton, VA $50,193

Fork Union, VA $50,201

Foster, VA $50,031

Glen Allen, VA $51,405

Gloucester, VA $50,139

Gloucester Point, VA $49,836

Goochland, VA $50,844

Grimstead, VA $50,157

Gum Spring, VA $50,844

Gwynn, VA $50,156

Hadensville, VA $50,765

Hallieford, VA $50,141

Hanover, VA $51,299

Hardyville, VA $50,290

Hartfield, VA $50,308

Hayes, VA $49,867

Henrico, VA $51,443

Hudgins, VA $50,117

Jamaica, VA $50,744

Jamestown, VA $49,982

Jetersville, VA $50,195

Kents Store, VA $50,314

King And Queen Court House, VA $50,820

King William, VA $51,084

Lanexa, VA $50,741

Lightfoot, VA $50,227

Little Plymouth, VA $50,756

Locust Hill, VA $50,459

Louisa, VA $50,836

Macon, VA $50,894

Maidens, VA $51,038

Manakin Sabot, VA $51,205

Mannboro, VA $50,872

Manquin, VA $51,233

Maryus, VA $49,843

Mascot, VA $50,607

Mathews, VA $50,060

Burgess, VA $50,928

Accomac, VA $50,257

Assawoman, VA $50,277

Atlantic, VA $50,345

Battery Park, VA $49,716

Belle Haven, VA $50,228

Birdsnest, VA $50,133

Bloxom, VA $50,334

Cape Charles, VA $50,065

Capeville, VA $50,075

Carrollton, VA $49,710

Carrsville, VA $49,937

Cheriton, VA $50,069

Chesapeake, VA $49,728

Chincoteague Island, VA $50,377

Wallops Island, VA $50,340

Craddockville, VA $50,236

Davis Wharf, VA $50,225

Eastville, VA $50,088

Exmore, VA $50,206

Franktown, VA $50,150

Greenbackville, VA $50,491

Greenbush, VA $50,347

Hacksneck, VA $50,207

Hallwood, VA $50,321

Harborton, VA $50,331

Horntown, VA $50,406

Oak Hall, VA $50,303

Isle Of Wight, VA $49,821

Jamesville, VA $50,179

Jenkins Bridge, VA $50,328

Keller, VA $50,268

Locustville, VA $50,266

Machipongo, VA $50,125

Mappsville, VA $50,309

Marionville, VA $50,125

Mears, VA $50,283

Melfa, VA $50,275

Modest Town, VA $50,405

Nassawadox, VA $50,177

Nelsonia, VA $50,408

New Church, VA $50,390

Onancock, VA $50,317

Onley, VA $50,261

Oyster, VA $50,081

Painter, VA $50,237

Parksley, VA $50,344

Pungoteague, VA $50,259

Quinby, VA $50,126

Rescue, VA $49,713

Sanford, VA $50,398

Saxis, VA $50,406

Seaview, VA $50,070

Smithfield, VA $49,767

Suffolk, VA $49,744

Tangier, VA $50,531

Tasley, VA $50,369

Temperanceville, VA $50,321

Townsend, VA $50,080

Virginia Beach, VA $50,391

Dulles, VA $57,262

Aldie, VA $55,455

Amissville, VA $52,757

Arcola, VA $56,010

Manassas, VA $56,102

Marshall, VA $53,531

Middleburg, VA $54,515

Catlett, VA $54,771

Centreville, VA $56,329

Clifton, VA $56,804

Orlean, VA $53,048

Paeonian Springs, VA $54,768

Paris, VA $53,048

Philomont, VA $54,353

Purcellville, VA $53,950

Bluemont, VA $53,229

Bristow, VA $55,667

Broad Run, VA $54,677

Calverton, VA $54,553

Casanova, VA $54,644

Rectortown, VA $53,465

Mechanicsville, VA $51,339

Midlothian, VA $51,262

Millers Tavern, VA $51,334

Mineral, VA $51,149

Moon, VA $50,082

Moseley, VA $51,091

New Canton, VA $49,984

New Kent, VA $51,059

New Point, VA $49,956

Newtown, VA $51,491

Norge, VA $50,301

North, VA $50,126

Oilville, VA $51,103

Onemo, VA $50,019

Ordinary, VA $49,910

Port Haywood, VA $49,949

Powhatan, VA $50,934

Providence Forge, VA $50,971

Quinton, VA $51,232

Rockville, VA $51,161

Ruthville, VA $50,866

Saint Stephens Church, VA $51,327

Saluda, VA $50,478

Sandston, VA $51,351

Sandy Hook, VA $50,834

Schley, VA $50,029

Severn, VA $49,869

Shacklefords, VA $50,505

State Farm, VA $51,062

Stevensville, VA $50,941

Studley, VA $51,336

Susan, VA $49,969

Toano, VA $50,459

Topping, VA $50,414

Trevilians, VA $50,804

Richmond, VA $51,457

Urbanna, VA $50,654

Wake, VA $50,337

Walkerton, VA $51,013

Ware Neck, VA $50,049

Water View, VA $50,643

West Point, VA $50,817

White Marsh, VA $49,966

Wicomico, VA $49,877

Williamsburg, VA $49,964

Woods Cross Roads, VA $50,145

Montpelier, VA $51,084

Oakton, VA $57,423

Occoquan, VA $57,000

Quantico, VA $55,105

Springfield, VA $57,934

Triangle, VA $55,504

Vienna, VA $57,933

Woodbridge, VA $56,588

Arlington, VA $58,225

Fort Myer, VA $58,226

Mattaponi, VA $50,628

Dhs, VA $58,225

Fort Valley, VA $50,338

Star Tannery, VA $49,846

Stephens City, VA $51,752

Stephenson, VA $51,786

Toms Brook, VA $50,310

White Post, VA $52,197

Woodstock, VA $49,894

Culpeper, VA $51,542

Aroda, VA $50,280

Banco, VA $50,450

Bealeton, VA $53,361

Boston, VA $51,406

Brandy Station, VA $52,446

Brightwood, VA $50,706

Castleton, VA $51,971

Elkwood, VA $52,377

Etlan, VA $50,590

Goldvein, VA $53,597

Graves Mill, VA $50,211

Haywood, VA $50,693

Hood, VA $49,895

Jeffersonton, VA $53,030

Leon, VA $50,921

Lignum, VA $52,074

Madison, VA $50,207

Midland, VA $53,893

Mitchells, VA $51,131

Oakpark, VA $50,525

Pratts, VA $50,201

Radiant, VA $50,387

Rapidan, VA $50,842

Remington, VA $52,937

Reva, VA $50,977

Richardsville, VA $52,509

Rixeyville, VA $52,373

Rochelle, VA $50,186

Somerville, VA $53,996

Sperryville, VA $50,927

Stevensburg, VA $52,179

Sumerduck, VA $52,952

Syria, VA $50,017

Viewtown, VA $52,408

Washington, VA $51,821

Wolftown, VA $49,899

Woodville, VA $51,430

Harrisonburg, VA $50,102

Basye, VA $49,702

Bergton, VA $49,549

Bridgewater, VA $50,009

Broadway, VA $49,854

Criders, VA $49,637

Dayton, VA $49,837

Edinburg, VA $49,786

Elkton, VA $49,937

Alexandria, VA $58,219

Fredericksburg, VA $52,751

Bowling Green, VA $51,727

Burr Hill, VA $51,733

Callao, VA $51,436

Caret, VA $52,049

Center Cross, VA $51,163

Champlain, VA $51,930

Coles Point, VA $52,125

Colonial Beach, VA $52,418

Corbin, VA $52,093

Dahlgren, VA $54,137

Dogue, VA $52,383

Dunnsville, VA $51,347

Edwardsville, VA $50,994

Farnham, VA $51,145

Garrisonville, VA $54,581

Hague, VA $51,748

Hartwood, VA $52,903

Haynesville, VA $51,705

Heathsville, VA $50,947

Hustle, VA $51,961

Irvington, VA $50,538

Jersey, VA $52,455

Kilmarnock, VA $50,581

King George, VA $53,273

Kinsale, VA $51,648

Ladysmith, VA $51,428

Lancaster, VA $50,705

Laneview, VA $50,828

Lively, VA $50,752

Locust Grove, VA $51,748

Loretto, VA $51,971

Lottsburg, VA $51,339

Merry Point, VA $50,626

Milford, VA $51,537

Mollusk, VA $50,644

Montross, VA $52,086

Morattico, VA $50,907

Mount Holly, VA $51,913

Ninde, VA $53,392

Nuttsville, VA $50,857

Oldhams, VA $51,606

Ophelia, VA $50,955

Partlow, VA $51,875

Port Royal, VA $51,958

Rappahannock Academy, VA $51,968

Reedville, VA $50,917

Rhoadesville, VA $51,260

Rollins Fork, VA $52,415

Fulks Run, VA $49,730

Hinton, VA $49,684

Keezletown, VA $49,926

Lacey Spring, VA $49,951

Linville, VA $49,925

Luray, VA $50,085

Mc Gaheysville, VA $49,984

Mount Crawford, VA $49,985

Mount Jackson, VA $49,822

Mount Solon, VA $49,829

New Market, VA $49,937

Orkney Springs, VA $49,715

Penn Laird, VA $50,006

Quicksburg, VA $49,872

Pleasant Valley, VA $49,979

Shenandoah, VA $49,954

Singers Glen, VA $49,922

Stanley, VA $49,958

Timberville, VA $49,946

Charlottesville, VA $50,035

Afton, VA $49,481

Arrington, VA $48,497

Barboursville, VA $50,230

Batesville, VA $49,916

Covesville, VA $49,485

Crozet, VA $49,940

Dyke, VA $49,915

Ruby, VA $54,320

Adminsitrative Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for an Adminsitrative Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$66,558	$32.0	25%
Internet	$63,895	$31.0	20%
Software & Networking	$63,895	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$61,233	$29.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,571	$28.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Adminsitrative 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.

$48,063

Average $53,246/year

$59,516

$4,005

Average $4,437/month

$4,960

$924

Average $1,024/week

$1,145

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,516	$4,960	$1,145	$29
Average	$53,246	$4,437	$1,024	$26
25th Percentile	$48,063	$4,005	$924	$23

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