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 $47,801 for beginners, reaching about $50,908 at mid-level, and approach $55,417 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 Wisconsin

How much does an Adminsitrative Assistant make in Wisconsin? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adminsitrative Assistant in Wisconsin is $52,014 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,715
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,951 to $58,139
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,342

10% $42,342

50% (Median) $52,014

90% $63,715

Adminsitrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,139	$4,845	$1,118	$28
Average	$52,014	$4,335	$1,000	$25
25th Percentile	$46,951	$3,913	$903	$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): $47,801
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,188
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,908
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,971
Expert (over 8 years): $55,417

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adminsitrative Assistant	less than 1 year	$47,801
Early Career Level Adminsitrative Assistant	1-2 years	$48,188
Mid-Level Level Adminsitrative Assistant	2-4 years	$50,908
Senior-Level Level Adminsitrative Assistant	5-8 years	$53,971
Expert Level Adminsitrative Assistant	over 8 years	$55,417

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:

Green Lake: $50,595
Greenville: $51,076
Hancock: $50,147

Green Lake, WI $50,595

Greenville, WI $51,076

Hancock, WI $50,147

Hortonville, WI $50,969

Iola, WI $50,370

King, WI $50,755

Larsen, WI $50,875

Leopolis, WI $50,307

Manawa, WI $50,557

Marion, WI $50,401

Menasha, WI $51,118

Neenah, WI $51,025

Neshkoro, WI $50,413

New London, WI $50,758

Ogdensburg, WI $50,443

Omro, WI $50,692

Pickett, WI $50,734

Pine River, WI $50,538

Plainfield, WI $50,240

Poy Sippi, WI $50,573

Princeton, WI $50,474

Readfield, WI $50,824

Redgranite, WI $50,586

Ripon, WI $50,684

Rosendale, WI $50,709

Saxeville, WI $50,482

Scandinavia, WI $50,410

Tilleda, WI $50,231

Van Dyne, WI $50,773

Waukau, WI $50,684

Waupaca, WI $50,548

Wautoma, WI $50,430

Weyauwega, WI $50,635

Wild Rose, WI $50,446

Winnebago, WI $50,889

Winneconne, WI $50,770

Wilson, WI $51,603

Boyd, WI $50,267

Cadott, WI $50,303

Chetek, WI $50,167

Chippewa Falls, WI $50,410

Colfax, WI $50,350

Conrath, WI $50,065

Cornell, WI $50,195

Dallas, WI $50,455

Downing, WI $51,361

Downsville, WI $50,988

Durand, WI $50,939

Eau Galle, WI $50,827

Eleva, WI $50,465

Elk Mound, WI $50,353

Elmwood, WI $51,315

Fairchild, WI $50,404

Fall Creek, WI $50,433

Gilmanton, WI $50,695

Holcombe, WI $50,108

Humbird, WI $50,347

Independence, WI $50,548

Jim Falls, WI $50,237

Knapp, WI $51,334

Maiden Rock, WI $51,397

Menomonie, WI $50,940

Merrillan, WI $50,278

Mondovi, WI $50,567

Nelson, WI $51,170

New Auburn, WI $50,147

Osseo, WI $50,583

Pepin, WI $51,573

Pigeon Falls, WI $50,695

Plum City, WI $51,327

Prairie Farm, WI $50,890

Ridgeland, WI $50,617

Rock Falls, WI $50,375

Sand Creek, WI $50,174

Sheldon, WI $50,043

Spring Valley, WI $51,638

Stanley, WI $50,280

Stockholm, WI $51,694

Strum, WI $50,549

Thorp, WI $50,256

Wheeler, WI $50,727

Whitehall, WI $50,483

Spooner, WI $50,028

Almena, WI $50,728

Ashland, WI $49,978

Balsam Lake, WI $51,556

Barron, WI $50,410

Barronett, WI $50,049

Bayfield, WI $49,979

Benoit, WI $49,906

Birchwood, WI $49,960

Brill, WI $50,169

Bruce, WI $50,017

Brule, WI $50,445

Cable, WI $49,804

Cameron, WI $50,181

Centuria, WI $51,839

Comstock, WI $50,866

Cornucopia, WI $50,046

Couderay, WI $49,829

Cumberland, WI $50,492

Danbury, WI $50,327

Drummond, WI $49,952

Edgewater, WI $49,931

Exeland, WI $49,866

Foxboro, WI $50,625

Frederic, WI $50,772

Gordon, WI $50,204

Grand View, WI $49,850

Grantsburg, WI $51,081

Haugen, WI $50,223

Hawthorne, WI $50,611

Hayward, WI $49,866

Herbster, WI $50,114

Hertel, WI $50,042

High Bridge, WI $49,903

Iron River, WI $50,262

Ladysmith, WI $50,021

Lake Nebagamon, WI $50,499

La Pointe, WI $49,894

Luck, WI $51,361

Maple, WI $50,618

Marengo, WI $49,883

Mason, WI $49,890

Mikana, WI $50,163

Milltown, WI $51,575

Minong, WI $50,182

Odanah, WI $50,092

Ojibwa, WI $49,780

Glidden, WI $49,799

Harshaw, WI $50,030

Hawkins, WI $49,935

Hazelhurst, WI $50,038

Heafford Junction, WI $50,080

Hurley, WI $49,937

Iron Belt, WI $49,844

Kennan, WI $49,942

Lac Du Flambeau, WI $50,024

Lake Tomahawk, WI $50,052

Land O Lakes, WI $49,985

Laona, WI $50,013

Long Lake, WI $49,876

Mc Naughton, WI $50,058

Manitowish Waters, WI $49,982

Mellen, WI $49,819

Mercer, WI $49,893

Minocqua, WI $50,077

Montreal, WI $49,950

Park Falls, WI $49,931

Phelps, WI $49,985

Phillips, WI $49,953

Prentice, WI $49,992

Presque Isle, WI $49,961

Saint Germain, WI $50,087

Saxon, WI $49,863

Sayner, WI $50,019

Star Lake, WI $49,889

Three Lakes, WI $50,028

Tony, WI $50,014

Tripoli, WI $49,907

Upson, WI $49,696

Wabeno, WI $50,017

Woodruff, WI $50,098

La Crosse, WI $49,746

Alma, WI $51,013

Alma Center, WI $50,341

Arcadia, WI $50,525

Arkdale, WI $50,150

Bangor, WI $49,855

Black River Falls, WI $50,177

Blair, WI $50,329

Camp Douglas, WI $50,224

Cashton, WI $49,909

Cataract, WI $49,988

Chaseburg, WI $49,828

Cochrane, WI $50,925

Coon Valley, WI $49,808

De Soto, WI $49,914

Dodge, WI $50,383

Eastman, WI $50,056

Ettrick, WI $50,010

Ferryville, WI $49,995

Fountain City, WI $50,705

Galesville, WI $50,162

Gays Mills, WI $50,152

Genoa, WI $49,865

Hillsboro, WI $50,331

Hixton, WI $50,340

Holmen, WI $49,862

Hustler, WI $50,407

Kendall, WI $50,269

La Farge, WI $50,191

Lynxville, WI $50,060

Mather, WI $50,163

Melrose, WI $50,000

Millston, WI $50,056

Mindoro, WI $49,897

Mount Sterling, WI $50,234

Necedah, WI $50,169

Norwalk, WI $49,968

Oakdale, WI $50,226

Onalaska, WI $49,784

Ontario, WI $50,187

Readstown, WI $50,134

Rockland, WI $49,845

Seneca, WI $50,283

Soldiers Grove, WI $50,189

Sparta, WI $49,949

Steuben, WI $50,146

Stoddard, WI $49,786

Taylor, WI $50,231

Tomah, WI $50,252

Trempealeau, WI $50,156

Palmyra, WI $51,289

Tunnel City, WI $50,227

Viola, WI $50,223

Viroqua, WI $49,910

Warrens, WI $50,149

Westby, WI $49,884

West Salem, WI $49,810

Wilton, WI $50,224

Eau Claire, WI $50,548

Altoona, WI $50,617

Arkansaw, WI $51,148

Augusta, WI $50,422

Bay City, WI $51,613

Bloomer, WI $50,249

Boyceville, WI $51,041

Glen Flora, WI $49,933

Wales, WI $51,991

Bagley, WI $50,064

Beetown, WI $50,114

Benton, WI $50,312

Bloomington, WI $50,123

Boscobel, WI $50,231

Cassville, WI $50,064

Cuba City, WI $50,223

Dickeyville, WI $50,265

Fennimore, WI $50,291

Glen Haven, WI $50,036

Hazel Green, WI $50,141

Kieler, WI $50,279

Lancaster, WI $50,177

Mount Hope, WI $50,115

Patch Grove, WI $50,296

Platteville, WI $50,390

Potosi, WI $50,077

Prairie Du Chien, WI $50,186

Sinsinawa, WI $50,121

Stitzer, WI $50,276

Wauzeka, WI $50,140

Woodman, WI $50,085

Portage, WI $51,188

Adams, WI $50,381

Arlington, WI $51,706

Baraboo, WI $51,192

Beaver Dam, WI $51,146

Brandon, WI $50,602

Briggsville, WI $50,870

Burnett, WI $50,801

Cambria, WI $51,117

Cazenovia, WI $50,422

Columbus, WI $51,549

Dalton, WI $50,825

Dellwood, WI $50,211

Doylestown, WI $51,469

Elroy, WI $50,283

Endeavor, WI $50,806

Fairwater, WI $50,701

Fall River, WI $51,403

Fox Lake, WI $50,894

Friendship, WI $50,229

Friesland, WI $51,051

Grand Marsh, WI $50,403

Hillpoint, WI $50,717

Kingston, WI $50,874

Lake Delton, WI $51,004

La Valle, WI $50,492

Lime Ridge, WI $50,681

Loganville, WI $50,833

Lyndon Station, WI $50,560

Markesan, WI $50,628

Marquette, WI $50,803

Mauston, WI $50,369

Montello, WI $50,627

New Lisbon, WI $50,230

North Freedom, WI $51,217

Oxford, WI $50,635

Packwaukee, WI $50,837

Pardeeville, WI $51,219

Poynette, WI $51,544

Randolph, WI $51,115

Reedsburg, WI $50,819

Rio, WI $51,489

Rock Springs, WI $50,886

Union Center, WI $50,510

Waupun, WI $50,708

Westfield, WI $50,392

Wisconsin Dells, WI $50,795

Wonewoc, WI $50,319

Wyocena, WI $51,334

Amery, WI $51,852

Baldwin, WI $52,163

Beldenville, WI $52,067

Clayton, WI $51,173

Clear Lake, WI $51,585

Cushing, WI $51,677

Deer Park, WI $51,956

Dresser, WI $52,306

East Ellsworth, WI $51,935

Ellsworth, WI $52,020

Glenwood City, WI $51,700

Hager City, WI $52,153

Hammond, WI $52,778

Hudson, WI $53,613

New Richmond, WI $52,905

Osceola, WI $53,042

Prescott, WI $53,187

River Falls, WI $53,121

Roberts, WI $53,106

Saint Croix Falls, WI $51,996

Somerset, WI $53,403

Star Prairie, WI $52,765

Pell Lake, WI $51,150

Pleasant Prairie, WI $51,198

Powers Lake, WI $51,237

Rochester, WI $51,444

Salem, WI $51,278

Silver Lake, WI $51,291

Somers, WI $51,135

South Milwaukee, WI $52,648

Springfield, WI $51,172

Sturtevant, WI $51,145

Sullivan, WI $51,409

Trevor, WI $51,302

Twin Lakes, WI $51,280

Union Grove, WI $51,256

Walworth, WI $51,064

Radisson, WI $49,844

Waterford, WI $51,715

Waukesha, WI $52,500

Whitewater, WI $50,997

Williams Bay, WI $51,015

Wilmot, WI $51,300

Woodworth, WI $51,237

Zenda, WI $51,013

Milwaukee, WI $52,934

Saint Francis, WI $52,911

Racine, WI $51,110

Afton, WI $50,961

Albany, WI $51,309

Arena, WI $51,326

Argyle, WI $51,022

Avalon, WI $50,969

Avoca, WI $50,676

Barneveld, WI $51,330

Belleville, WI $51,647

Belmont, WI $50,531

Beloit, WI $50,914

Black Earth, WI $51,650

Blanchardville, WI $51,156

Blue Mounds, WI $51,497

Blue River, WI $50,213

Brodhead, WI $50,959

Brooklyn, WI $51,672

Browntown, WI $50,622

Cambridge, WI $51,647

Gile, WI $50,104

Clinton, WI $50,998

Wausau, WI $50,270

Marshfield, WI $50,292

Abbotsford, WI $50,242

Amherst, WI $50,376

Amherst Junction, WI $50,319

Aniwa, WI $50,073

Antigo, WI $50,123

Arpin, WI $50,193

Athens, WI $50,127

Auburndale, WI $50,168

Babcock, WI $50,089

Birnamwood, WI $50,103

Blenker, WI $50,161

Bowler, WI $50,200

Brokaw, WI $50,203

Bryant, WI $50,014

Chili, WI $50,231

Colby, WI $50,215

Curtiss, WI $50,193

Custer, WI $50,249

Deerbrook, WI $50,011

Dorchester, WI $50,196

Edgar, WI $50,167

Eland, WI $50,160

Elcho, WI $50,036

Elderon, WI $50,190

Elton, WI $50,079

Galloway, WI $50,238

Gilman, WI $50,083

Jump River, WI $50,039

Gleason, WI $50,022

Granton, WI $50,228

Greenwood, WI $50,254

Hannibal, WI $50,074

Hatley, WI $50,141

Hewitt, WI $50,382

Irma, WI $50,044

Junction City, WI $50,141

Loyal, WI $50,250

Lublin, WI $50,125

Marathon, WI $50,158

Mattoon, WI $50,258

Medford, WI $50,142

Merrill, WI $50,125

Milladore, WI $50,159

Mosinee, WI $50,192

Neillsville, WI $50,298

Nekoosa, WI $50,209

Nelsonville, WI $50,429

Ogema, WI $50,006

Owen, WI $50,203

Pearson, WI $49,994

Pelican Lake, WI $49,997

Phlox, WI $50,221

Woodville, WI $51,876

Houlton, WI $53,745

Abrams, WI $50,272

Amberg, WI $49,968

Armstrong Creek, WI $49,981

Athelstane, WI $50,000

Black Creek, WI $50,816

Bonduel, WI $50,411

Brillion, WI $50,771

Cecil, WI $50,334

Coleman, WI $50,228

Combined Locks, WI $51,154

Crivitz, WI $50,138

De Pere, WI $50,380

Dunbar, WI $49,947

Fence, WI $49,895

Florence, WI $49,968

Forest Junction, WI $50,916

Gillett, WI $50,297

Goodman, WI $49,978

Greenleaf, WI $50,573

Green Valley, WI $50,311

Gresham, WI $50,279

Hilbert, WI $50,897

Kaukauna, WI $51,091

Freedom, WI $51,027

Keshena, WI $50,333

Kimberly, WI $51,157

Krakow, WI $50,312

Lakewood, WI $50,061

Lena, WI $50,263

Little Chute, WI $51,155

Little Suamico, WI $50,259

Marinette, WI $50,291

Mountain, WI $50,090

Neopit, WI $50,210

Niagara, WI $50,023

Nichols, WI $50,592

Oconto, WI $50,258

Oconto Falls, WI $50,286

Oneida, WI $50,316

Pembine, WI $49,991

Peshtigo, WI $50,249

Porterfield, WI $50,118

Potter, WI $50,798

Pound, WI $50,174

Pulaski, WI $50,330

Pickerel, WI $50,041

Pittsville, WI $50,156

Plover, WI $50,324

Port Edwards, WI $50,351

Rib Lake, WI $50,075

Ringle, WI $50,125

Rosholt, WI $50,228

Rothschild, WI $50,317

Rudolph, WI $50,176

Schofield, WI $50,276

Spencer, WI $50,240

Stetsonville, WI $50,165

Stevens Point, WI $50,302

Stratford, WI $50,198

Summit Lake, WI $50,050

Tigerton, WI $50,278

Tomahawk, WI $50,082

Unity, WI $50,200

Vesper, WI $50,183

Westboro, WI $50,010

White Lake, WI $50,036

Willard, WI $50,243

Wisconsin Rapids, WI $50,272

Withee, WI $50,173

Wittenberg, WI $50,217

Rhinelander, WI $50,110

Argonne, WI $49,949

Boulder Junction, WI $49,980

Brantwood, WI $49,933

Butternut, WI $49,852

Catawba, WI $49,949

Clam Lake, WI $49,679

Conover, WI $50,006

Crandon, WI $50,084

Eagle River, WI $50,080

Fifield, WI $49,918

Poplar, WI $50,691

Port Wing, WI $50,275

Seymour, WI $50,531

Oak Creek, WI $52,292

Adell, WI $51,271

Allenton, WI $51,458

Ashippun, WI $51,623

Belgium, WI $51,774

Brookfield, WI $52,817

Brownsville, WI $50,759

Butler, WI $52,848

Campbellsport, WI $51,010

Cascade, WI $50,968

Cedarburg, WI $52,367

Cedar Grove, WI $51,536

Chilton, WI $50,800

Cleveland, WI $50,597

Clyman, WI $51,219

Colgate, WI $52,284

Delafield, WI $51,970

Eden, WI $50,744

Elkhart Lake, WI $50,740

Fredonia, WI $51,760

Germantown, WI $52,501

Glenbeulah, WI $50,715

Grafton, WI $52,377

Greenbush, WI $50,713

Hartford, WI $51,823

Hartland, WI $52,128

Hingham, WI $51,189

Horicon, WI $51,070

Hubertus, WI $52,214

Hustisford, WI $51,275

Iron Ridge, WI $51,351

Ixonia, WI $51,511

Jackson, WI $52,218

Johnson Creek, WI $51,352

Juneau, WI $51,070

Kewaskum, WI $51,480

Kiel, WI $50,651

Kohler, WI $50,869

Lannon, WI $52,574

Lebanon, WI $51,325

Lomira, WI $50,997

Malone, WI $50,757

Mayville, WI $51,014

Menomonee Falls, WI $52,653

Merton, WI $52,214

Mount Calvary, WI $50,800

Nashotah, WI $51,959

Neosho, WI $51,529

Newburg, WI $51,970

New Holstein, WI $50,728

Newton, WI $50,548

North Lake, WI $52,395

Oakfield, WI $50,665

Oconomowoc, WI $51,755

Okauchee, WI $51,902

Oostburg, WI $51,282

Pewaukee, WI $52,354

Plymouth, WI $50,809

Port Washington, WI $52,060

Random Lake, WI $51,514

Richfield, WI $52,242

Rubicon, WI $51,619

Saint Cloud, WI $50,795

Saukville, WI $52,124

Sheboygan, WI $51,015

Sheboygan Falls, WI $50,843

Slinger, WI $51,986

Stockbridge, WI $50,914

Sussex, WI $52,394

West Bend, WI $51,715

Theresa, WI $51,302

Thiensville, WI $52,754

Waldo, WI $51,143

Watertown, WI $51,288

Mequon, WI $52,618

Woodland, WI $51,397

Bassett, WI $51,281

Benet Lake, WI $51,233

Big Bend, WI $52,080

Bristol, WI $51,239

Burlington, WI $51,335

Caledonia, WI $51,527

Camp Lake, WI $51,296

Cudahy, WI $52,870

Darien, WI $51,054

Delavan, WI $51,032

Dousman, WI $51,614

Eagle, WI $51,520

Cobb, WI $50,704

Cottage Grove, WI $51,943

Cross Plains, WI $51,813

Dane, WI $51,810

Darlington, WI $50,675

Deerfield, WI $51,801

De Forest, WI $51,868

Dodgeville, WI $50,931

Edgerton, WI $51,534

Edmund, WI $50,815

Evansville, WI $51,393

Footville, WI $51,071

Fort Atkinson, WI $51,313

Gotham, WI $50,930

Gratiot, WI $50,448

Hanover, WI $51,061

Highland, WI $50,636

Hollandale, WI $51,238

Janesville, WI $51,101

Shawano, WI $50,362

Sherwood, WI $51,046

Shiocton, WI $50,687

Sobieski, WI $50,268

Suamico, WI $50,254

Suring, WI $50,191

Townsend, WI $50,084

Wausaukee, WI $50,054

Wrightstown, WI $50,896

Zachow, WI $50,350

Algoma, WI $50,257

Baileys Harbor, WI $50,119

Brussels, WI $50,252

Casco, WI $50,262

Collins, WI $50,656

Denmark, WI $50,322

Egg Harbor, WI $50,159

Ellison Bay, WI $50,073

Ephraim, WI $50,158

Fish Creek, WI $50,125

Forestville, WI $50,253

Francis Creek, WI $50,380

Kellnersville, WI $50,413

Kewaunee, WI $50,286

Luxemburg, WI $50,263

Manitowoc, WI $50,474

Maplewood, WI $50,244

Maribel, WI $50,381

Mishicot, WI $50,339

New Franken, WI $50,255

Reedsville, WI $50,516

Saint Nazianz, WI $50,615

Sister Bay, WI $50,129

Sturgeon Bay, WI $50,261

Tisch Mills, WI $50,316

Two Rivers, WI $50,335

Valders, WI $50,591

Washington Island, WI $50,044

Whitelaw, WI $50,415

Green Bay, WI $50,248

East Troy, WI $51,520

Elkhorn, WI $51,165

Elm Grove, WI $52,848

Fontana, WI $51,044

Franksville, WI $51,493

Genesee Depot, WI $51,890

Genoa City, WI $51,190

Greendale, WI $52,810

Hales Corners, WI $52,719

Franklin, WI $52,415

Helenville, WI $51,230

Honey Creek, WI $51,358

Kansasville, WI $51,340

Kenosha, WI $51,123

New Berlin, WI $52,555

Lake Geneva, WI $51,016

Lyons, WI $51,291

Mukwonago, WI $51,834

Muskego, WI $52,163

New Munster, WI $51,297

North Prairie, WI $51,806

Fremont, WI $50,730

Rice Lake, WI $50,123

Sarona, WI $50,001

Shell Lake, WI $50,043

Siren, WI $50,549

Solon Springs, WI $50,266

South Range, WI $50,740

Springbrook, WI $49,904

Stone Lake, WI $49,923

Superior, WI $50,794

Trego, WI $49,958

Turtle Lake, WI $51,089

Wascott, WI $50,215

Washburn, WI $50,022

Webster, WI $50,083

Weyerhaeuser, WI $50,002

Winter, WI $49,763

Oshkosh, WI $50,863

Almond, WI $50,313

Appleton, WI $51,158

Bancroft, WI $50,156

Bear Creek, WI $50,606

Berlin, WI $50,641

Big Falls, WI $50,489

Butte Des Morts, WI $50,837

Caroline, WI $50,353

Clintonville, WI $50,483

Coloma, WI $50,181

Dale, WI $50,929

Eldorado, WI $50,742

Embarrass, WI $50,466

Eureka, WI $50,655

Fond Du Lac, WI $50,989

Jefferson, WI $51,270

Juda, WI $50,895

Lake Mills, WI $51,516

Linden, WI $50,762

Livingston, WI $50,501

Lodi, WI $51,645

Lone Rock, WI $50,776

Lowell, WI $51,316

Mc Farland, WI $52,001

Marshall, WI $51,745

Mazomanie, WI $51,623

Merrimac, WI $51,420

Middleton, WI $51,963

Milton, WI $51,123

Mineral Point, WI $50,784

Monroe, WI $50,864

Montfort, WI $50,523

Monticello, WI $51,250

Morrisonville, WI $51,815

Mount Horeb, WI $51,571

Muscoda, WI $50,437

New Glarus, WI $51,460

Oregon, WI $51,914

Orfordville, WI $51,013

Plain, WI $50,931

Prairie Du Sac, WI $51,447

Reeseville, WI $51,420

Rewey, WI $50,558

Richland Center, WI $50,387

Ridgeway, WI $51,297

Sauk City, WI $51,462

Sextonville, WI $50,850

Sharon, WI $51,042

Shullsburg, WI $50,352

South Wayne, WI $50,556

Spring Green, WI $51,127

Stoughton, WI $51,816

Sun Prairie, WI $51,868

Verona, WI $51,854

Waterloo, WI $51,585

Waunakee, WI $51,984

Windsor, WI $51,951

Woodford, WI $50,856

Madison, WI $52,093

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	$65,018	$31.0	25%
Internet	$62,417	$30.0	20%
Software & Networking	$62,417	$30.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$59,816	$29.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,216	$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.

$46,951

Average $52,014/year

$58,139

$3,913

Average $4,335/month

$4,845

$903

Average $1,000/week

$1,118

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,139	$4,845	$1,118	$28
Average	$52,014	$4,335	$1,000	$25
25th Percentile	$46,951	$3,913	$903	$23

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