What Does the Average Administrative Assistant Make?
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How much should an administrative assistant be paid?

How Much Does an Administrative Assistant Earn In The United States? The average administrative assistant makes about $34,688 per year. That’s $16.68 per hour! Those in the lower 10%, such as entry-level positions, only make about $26,000 a year.

Do administrative assistants make good money?

Legal administrative assistants earn an average of $48,000 per year with a low of $27,000 to a high of $65,000. Medical administrative assistants make $43,000 to $70,000 annually. The median salary for general office administrative assistants is an average of $30,000. Geographic location plays a big role in salary.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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