Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary $55,621 US November 01, 2024
25th Percentile Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary $62,797 US November 01, 2024
50th Percentile Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary $70,679 US November 01, 2024
75th Percentile Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary $81,134 US November 01, 2024
90th Percentile Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary $90,652 US November 01, 2024
25% $62,797 10% $55,621 90% $90,652 75% $81,134 $70,679 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent earn in the United States?

As of November 01, 2024, an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in the United States earns an average salary of $70,679 per year.
An Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $34 an hour, $1,359/week, or $5,890/month.
The average salary of an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent ranges from $62,797 to $81,134. The average salary range for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.
According to job salary data displays, Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in District of Columbia and California are high in demand. Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in District of Columbia earn an average salary of $78,666 per year, which is $7,987(11.3%) more than the national average of $70,679. District of Columbia is ranked as the top salary of an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent nationwide.

What is the Average Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary by City?

Below is a list of the average salaries for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in 10 cities in the United States. We've identified 354 cities where the typical salary for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent job is above the national average. The highest paying city for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent is in San Jose, CA, and the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent job is $88,702, which is higher than the national average.
This is followed by Santa Clara, CA and Fremont, CA in second and third places, which beat the national average by $18,023(25.5%) and $17,882(25.3%) respectively. In fourth place is Daly City, CA, which pays $17,670(25%), above the national average. San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA continue the rankings.
Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities, the Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent job market in San Jose, CA is relatively active with a higher-paying salary compared to other cities in the United States.
Finally, Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent jobs pay differently based on the city, even if they are in the same state. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent position.
CITY Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
San Jose $88,702 $7,392 $1,706 $43
Santa Clara $88,702 $7,392 $1,706 $43
Fremont $88,561 $7,380 $1,703 $43
Daly City $88,349 $7,362 $1,699 $42
San Francisco $88,349 $7,362 $1,699 $42
Oakland $86,228 $7,186 $1,658 $41
Berkeley $86,228 $7,186 $1,658 $41
Hayward $86,087 $7,174 $1,656 $41
Union City $82,553 $6,879 $1,588 $40
West New York $82,553 $6,879 $1,588 $40

What Similar Jobs are Paid to Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in the U.S.?

There are 7 jobs that we find are related to the Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent job category,these similar jobs include Administrative Agent,Administrative Support Agent,Tour Desk Administrative Agent,Administrative Assistant (Call Center Agent),Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Agent,Administrative Support/Floating Leasing Agent,and Agent.
All of these 7 jobs are paid between $39,964 to $66,435, and the Administrative Agent gets the highest paid with $66,435 from them. Those similar job salaries are paid differently by many factors such as company size, department base, responsibility, and others. If you're qualified to be hired for one of these similar jobs to the Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent, you could refer to the below list of job salaries based on market prices in the United States.
JOB TITLE Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Administrative Agent $66,435 $5,536 $1,278 $32
Administrative Support Agent $47,617 $3,968 $916 $23
Tour Desk Administrative Agent $46,764 $3,897 $899 $22
Administrative Assistant (Call Center Agent) $53,962 $4,497 $1,038 $26
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Agent $47,617 $3,968 $916 $23
Administrative Support/Floating Leasing Agent $39,964 $3,330 $769 $19
Agent $50,469 $4,206 $971 $24
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