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Administrative Assistant Salary by State (2026)

Administrative Assistants (Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive) hold 1,706,780 jobs across the US. Typical pay is $47,782 per year, but the median ranges from $37,340 in Mississippi to $59,910 in District of Columbia. Pick your state for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.

Median Administrative Assistant salary in every state

State	Median salary	Jobs
District of Columbia	$59,910	11,800
Massachusetts	$57,940	37,750
Washington	$57,330	31,710
Connecticut	$57,210	22,650
California	$55,400	158,630
Rhode Island	$52,140	5,200
Oregon	$51,740	23,150
Minnesota	$51,400	31,330
Hawaii	$50,830	7,020
New Jersey	$50,260	65,960
Maine	$49,820	6,740
New York	$49,600	122,490
Vermont	$48,920	3,360
Colorado	$48,690	29,120
Maryland	$48,680	54,890
Alaska	$48,530	5,390
Illinois	$48,310	74,280
New Hampshire	$48,080	9,050
Delaware	$47,970	6,320
Arizona	$47,940	31,220
Wisconsin	$47,710	28,100
Virginia	$47,620	31,580
North Dakota	$47,480	5,800
Utah	$47,050	14,870
Nebraska	$46,760	16,240
Nevada	$46,570	16,790
New Mexico	$46,450	25,430
Pennsylvania	$46,270	65,310
Ohio	$46,230	54,790
Michigan	$46,020	40,830
Florida	$45,900	104,000
Tennessee	$45,810	34,580
North Carolina	$45,790	43,690
Wyoming	$45,450	2,250
Iowa	$45,150	12,830
Texas	$45,140	149,650
South Carolina	$44,880	30,180
Indiana	$44,270	20,100
Kentucky	$44,200	18,420
Montana	$43,940	4,520
Idaho	$43,710	7,570
Missouri	$43,540	33,180
Kansas	$42,270	32,120
South Dakota	$41,700	6,120
Alabama	$41,630	45,050
Georgia	$41,600	44,430
West Virginia	$40,370	8,820
Oklahoma	$39,660	20,120
Louisiana	$38,790	28,040
Arkansas	$37,630	8,590
Mississippi	$37,340	14,720

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Administrative Assistant salary in the US?

The typical (employment-weighted median) Administrative Assistant salary in the US is about $47,782 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 1,706,780 jobs nationwide.

Which state pays Administrative Assistants the most?

District of Columbia has the highest median Administrative Assistant salary at $59,910 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.

Which state pays Administrative Assistants the least?

Mississippi has the lowest median at $37,340 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.

Sources and methodology