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

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

How does experience change An Office Assistant's salary?

An Office Assistant's salary grows with experience: a General Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $38,453, a Office Assistant (1-3 years)earns $42,727, a General Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $47,232, a Clerical Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,615,

What are the highest paying states for an Office Assistant?

Office Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Office Assistant roles are District of Columbia $46,947, California $46,769, Massachusetts $46,146. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Office Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Office Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Office Manager: $66,530; Assistant Office Administrator: $52,140; Clinical Office Assistant: $50,721; Office Assistant III: $46,863; Front Office Assistant: $46,195.

Office Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Office Assistant make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Office Assistant in Delaware is $42,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,469
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,863 to $45,834
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,241

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Office Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,834	$3,819	$881	$22
Average	$42,940	$3,578	$826	$21
25th Percentile	$37,863	$3,155	$728	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Office Assistant Salaries

An Office 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 Do Office 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 Office Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,947.
California: $46,769.
Massachusetts: $46,146.

District of Columbia $46,947 California $46,769 Massachusetts $46,146 Washington $45,976 New Jersey $45,959 Alaska $45,900 Connecticut $45,315 New York $45,077

Hawaii $44,318 Rhode Island $43,962 Maryland $43,720 Minnesota $43,390 Colorado $43,262 Illinois $43,220 Oregon $43,059 Delaware $42,940

New Hampshire $42,866 Virginia $42,699 Pennsylvania $42,211 Nevada $41,965 North Dakota $41,884 Michigan $41,757 Wisconsin $41,711 Vermont $41,617

Texas $41,359 Maine $41,342 Arizona $41,316 Ohio $41,287 Georgia $40,896 Indiana $40,701 Wyoming $40,663 Utah $40,604

Iowa $40,578 Kansas $40,375 Louisiana $40,316 North Carolina $40,294 Missouri $40,286 Florida $40,120 Montana $40,031 Nebraska $39,947

Kentucky $39,900 South Carolina $39,730 Tennessee $39,624 Idaho $39,582 New Mexico $39,272 Oklahoma $39,205 Alabama $38,954 South Dakota $38,535

Arkansas $38,306 West Virginia $38,183 Mississippi $37,814

Top Paying Cities for Office Assistants

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:

Lincoln: $44,441
Little Creek: $44,030
Magnolia: $44,212

Lincoln, DE $44,441 Little Creek, DE $44,030 Magnolia, DE $44,212 Milford, DE $44,441 Marydel, DE $43,865 Millsboro, DE $44,441 Millville, DE $44,738 Milton, DE $44,441

Nassau, DE $44,441 Ocean View, DE $44,738 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,738 Seaford, DE $43,975 Selbyville, DE $44,738 Smyrna, DE $43,814 Viola, DE $44,212 Woodside, DE $44,085

Bear, DE $43,491 Newark, DE $43,508 Claymont, DE $43,542 Delaware City, DE $43,508 Hockessin, DE $43,542 Kirkwood, DE $43,508 Middletown, DE $43,725 Montchanin, DE $43,542

New Castle, DE $43,542 Odessa, DE $43,784 Port Penn, DE $43,390 Rockland, DE $43,542 Saint Georges, DE $43,508 Townsend, DE $43,720 Winterthur, DE $43,542 Lewes, DE $44,441

Wilmington, DE $43,542 Dover, DE $44,009 Dover Afb, DE $44,110 Bethany Beach, DE $44,738 Bethel, DE $43,975 Bridgeville, DE $44,441 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,055 Cheswold, DE $43,907

Clayton, DE $43,797 Dagsboro, DE $44,738 Delmar, DE $43,975 Ellendale, DE $44,441 Felton, DE $44,441 Fenwick Island, DE $44,738 Frankford, DE $44,738 Frederica, DE $44,441

Georgetown, DE $44,441 Greenwood, DE $44,441 Harbeson, DE $44,441 Harrington, DE $44,441 Hartly, DE $43,776 Houston, DE $44,441 Kenton, DE $43,797 Laurel, DE $43,975

Yorklyn, DE $43,542

Office Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Office 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$37,863

Average $42,940/year

$45,834

$3,155

Average $3,578/month

$3,819

$728

Average $826/week

$881

$18

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,834	$3,819	$881	$22
Average	$42,940	$3,578	$826	$21
25th Percentile	$37,863	$3,155	$728	$18

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