Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional in the United States is $84,457 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,098
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,946 to $94,214
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,196
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Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $94,214 $7,851 $1,812 $45
Average $84,457 $7,038 $1,624 $41
25th Percentile $75,946 $6,329 $1,460 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salaries

An Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,075
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,925
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,203
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,362
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,889
Levels Salary
Paralegal... Level Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional$68,075
Administr... Level Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional$79,925
Paralegal... Level Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional$92,203
Paralegal... Level Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional$115,362
Paralegal... Level Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional$147,889
$68,075 0 yr
$79,925 < 2 yrs
$92,203 2-4 yrs
$115,362 5-8 yrs
$147,889 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant Paraprofessionals

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:

  • San Jose: $106,526
  • San Francisco: $105,360
  • Oakland: $103,139

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 3.94% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
  • Corporate Governance (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Implementing rules, practices, and processes to effectively direct and manage a company to meet its missions and goals.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 3.94%
Microsoft Word 2.2%
Corporate Governance 1.1%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional's salary.
  • Intellectual Property: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Contract Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Corporate Governance: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Intellectual Property
 $92,903
10%
Contract Management
 $89,525
6%
Corporate Governance
 $88,680
5%
Leadership
 $88,680
5%
Due Diligence
 $87,836
4%
Project Management
 $87,836
4%
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Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 55% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional positions in MFG Nondurable or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$130,909$63.055%
Pharmaceuticals$122,463$59.045%
Energy & Utilities$114,017$55.035%
Biotechnology$109,795$53.030%
Internet$101,349$49.020%

How Education impacts an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Assistant Paraprofessionals enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $76,463 and $81,364).

Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 16.5%
Associates 24.5%
Bachelors 49.4%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 4.1%
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Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional'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.

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$75,946
Average $84,457/year
$94,214
$6,329
Average $7,038/month
$7,851
$1,460
Average $1,624/week
$1,812
$37
Average $41/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,214 $7,851 $1,812 $45
Average $84,457 $7,038 $1,624 $41
25th Percentile $75,946 $6,329 $1,460 $37

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Salary Trends for Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional

Salaries for an Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,824 in 2023 to around $74,574 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Administrative Assistant Paraprofessional Over Time

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$74,824
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2025 $74,574
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