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Top Ten Highest-Paying States for Admins
Below is listed the top ten highest annual salaries for Administrative Assistants across the country according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Is your state on the list? Furthermore, are you being paid fairly?
Compare your state with all fifty states in “Where Does Your State Rank for Administrative Salaries?“
Note: The National average salary for administrative assistants is $40,700.
1. New Jersey
Avg Salary: $51,100
2. Washington, D.C.
Avg Salary: $47,760
3. New York
Avg Salary: $47,180
4. Massachusetts
Avg Salary: $45,930
5. Virginia
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6. Washington
Avg Salary: $44,880
7. California
Avg Salary: $44,670
8. Connecticut
Avg Salary: $44,530
9. Maryland
Avg Salary: $44,380
10. Rhode Island
Avg Salary: $43,600
Compare your state with all fifty states in “Where Does Your State Rank for Administrative Salaries?“
GoodAt_It_08
6 days ago
10 comments
I find it interesting that New Jersey pays most. Because income usually reflects the cost of living, I wonder whether it costs more to live in NJ than I'd expect.