What are the main factors that influence an Admin's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Admin's salary?

An Admin's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $47,257, an Admin (1-3 years)earns $55,546, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $66,104, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $77,548,

What are the highest paying states for an Admin?

Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admin roles are District of Columbia $57,962, California $57,743, Massachusetts $56,973. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admin roles make?

Salaries for Admin level roles vary by specialization: Credit Admin: $114,791; Database Admin: $106,193; healthcare admin: $99,165; Payroll Admin: $74,745; Admin Supervisor: $74,738.

Admin Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Admin make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admin in Rhode Island is $54,277 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,414
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,186 to $60,107
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,641

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Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,107	$5,009	$1,156	$29
Average	$54,277	$4,523	$1,044	$26
25th Percentile	$48,186	$4,016	$927	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Admin Salaries

An Admin'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 Do Admin 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 Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,962.
California: $57,743.
Massachusetts: $56,973.

District of Columbia $57,962 California $57,743 Massachusetts $56,973 Washington $56,764 New Jersey $56,743 Alaska $56,669 Connecticut $55,947 New York $55,654

Hawaii $54,717 Rhode Island $54,277 Maryland $53,979 Minnesota $53,570 Colorado $53,413 Illinois $53,361 Oregon $53,162 Delaware $53,015

New Hampshire $52,923 Virginia $52,717 Pennsylvania $52,115 Nevada $51,811 North Dakota $51,712 Michigan $51,555 Wisconsin $51,497 Vermont $51,382

Texas $51,063 Maine $51,042 Arizona $51,010 Ohio $50,974 Georgia $50,492 Indiana $50,251 Wyoming $50,204 Utah $50,131

Iowa $50,099 Kansas $49,848 Louisiana $49,775 North Carolina $49,749 Missouri $49,738 Florida $49,534 Montana $49,424 Nebraska $49,319

Kentucky $49,262 South Carolina $49,052 Tennessee $48,922 Idaho $48,869 New Mexico $48,487 Oklahoma $48,403 Alabama $48,094 South Dakota $47,576

Arkansas $47,293 West Virginia $47,142 Mississippi $46,686

Top Paying Cities for Admins

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:

Adamsville: $55,167
Albion: $54,251
Ashaway: $55,376

Adamsville, RI $55,167 Albion, RI $54,251 Ashaway, RI $55,376 Barrington, RI $54,251 Block Island, RI $55,088 Bradford, RI $55,340 Bristol, RI $54,198 Carolina, RI $54,889

Charlestown, RI $54,947 Chepachet, RI $54,146 Clayville, RI $54,198 Coventry, RI $54,146 West Greenwich, RI $54,109 East Greenwich, RI $54,183 Exeter, RI $55,340 Fiskeville, RI $54,251

Forestdale, RI $54,198 Foster, RI $54,109 Glendale, RI $54,109 Greene, RI $54,717 Greenville, RI $54,251 Harmony, RI $54,235 Harrisville, RI $54,146 Hope, RI $54,251

Hope Valley, RI $55,376 Hopkinton, RI $55,392 Jamestown, RI $54,837 Kenyon, RI $55,324 Little Compton, RI $55,146 Manville, RI $54,251 Mapleville, RI $54,109 Newport, RI $54,848

Middletown, RI $55,078 North Kingstown, RI $54,094 North Scituate, RI $54,235 Oakland, RI $54,162 Pascoag, RI $54,130 Pawtucket, RI $54,251 Central Falls, RI $54,251 Cumberland, RI $54,251

Lincoln, RI $54,251 Portsmouth, RI $54,628 Prudence Island, RI $54,146 Rockville, RI $55,392 Saunderstown, RI $54,869 Shannock, RI $55,308 Slatersville, RI $54,198 Slocum, RI $54,869

Tiverton, RI $55,183 Wakefield, RI $54,811 Kingston, RI $54,821 Narragansett, RI $54,832 Peace Dale, RI $54,811 Warren, RI $54,235 Warwick, RI $54,251 Westerly, RI $55,408

West Kingston, RI $54,853 West Warwick, RI $54,251 Wood River Junction, RI $55,340 Woonsocket, RI $54,198 North Smithfield, RI $54,235 Wyoming, RI $55,324 Providence, RI $54,251 Cranston, RI $54,251

North Providence, RI $54,251 East Providence, RI $54,251 Riverside, RI $54,251 Rumford, RI $54,251 Smithfield, RI $54,251 Johnston, RI $54,251

Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admin'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$48,186

Average $54,277/year

$60,107

$4,016

Average $4,523/month

$5,009

$927

Average $1,044/week

$1,156

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,107	$5,009	$1,156	$29
Average	$54,277	$4,523	$1,044	$26
25th Percentile	$48,186	$4,016	$927	$23

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