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

An Admin Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,078 for beginners, reaching about $47,974 at mid-level, and approach $49,810 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Admin Assistant?

Admin Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admin Assistant roles are District of Columbia $48,987, California $48,801, Massachusetts $48,151. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admin Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Admin Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Legal Admin Assistant: $68,300; ASSISTANT MANAGER-ADMIN: $63,545; Merchandise Admin Assistant: $54,318; Admin Assistant III: $52,769; Operations Admin Assistant: $51,660.

Admin Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Admin Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admin Assistant in Rhode Island is $45,872 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,771
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,103 to $50,007
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,760

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Admin Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,007	$4,167	$962	$24
Average	$45,872	$3,823	$882	$22
25th Percentile	$41,103	$3,425	$790	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Admin Assistant Salaries

An Admin 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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Admin Assistant	$45,078
Intermediate Level Admin Assistant	$46,071
Senior Level Admin Assistant	$47,974
Specialist Level Admin Assistant	$49,614
Expert Level Admin Assistant	$49,810

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

District of Columbia: $48,987.
California: $48,801.
Massachusetts: $48,151.

District of Columbia $48,987 California $48,801 Massachusetts $48,151 Washington $47,974 New Jersey $47,956 Alaska $47,894 Connecticut $47,284 New York $47,036

Hawaii $46,244 Rhode Island $45,872 Maryland $45,620 Minnesota $45,275 Colorado $45,142 Illinois $45,098 Oregon $44,930 Delaware $44,806

New Hampshire $44,728 Virginia $44,554 Pennsylvania $44,045 Nevada $43,789 North Dakota $43,705 Michigan $43,572 Wisconsin $43,523 Vermont $43,426

Texas $43,156 Maine $43,138 Arizona $43,112 Ohio $43,081 Georgia $42,674 Indiana $42,470 Wyoming $42,430 Utah $42,368

Iowa $42,342 Kansas $42,129 Louisiana $42,067 North Carolina $42,045 Missouri $42,037 Florida $41,864 Montana $41,771 Nebraska $41,683

Kentucky $41,634 South Carolina $41,457 Tennessee $41,346 Idaho $41,302 New Mexico $40,979 Oklahoma $40,908 Alabama $40,647 South Dakota $40,209

Arkansas $39,970 West Virginia $39,842 Mississippi $39,457

Top Paying Cities for Admin 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:

Adamsville: $46,625
Albion: $45,850
Ashaway: $46,802

Adamsville, RI $46,625 Albion, RI $45,850 Ashaway, RI $46,802 Barrington, RI $45,850 Block Island, RI $46,558 Bradford, RI $46,771 Bristol, RI $45,806 Carolina, RI $46,390

Charlestown, RI $46,439 Chepachet, RI $45,762 Clayville, RI $45,806 Coventry, RI $45,762 West Greenwich, RI $45,731 East Greenwich, RI $45,793 Exeter, RI $46,771 Fiskeville, RI $45,850

Forestdale, RI $45,806 Foster, RI $45,731 Glendale, RI $45,731 Greene, RI $46,244 Greenville, RI $45,850 Harmony, RI $45,837 Harrisville, RI $45,762 Hope, RI $45,850

Hope Valley, RI $46,802 Hopkinton, RI $46,815 Jamestown, RI $46,346 Kenyon, RI $46,757 Little Compton, RI $46,607 Manville, RI $45,850 Mapleville, RI $45,731 Newport, RI $46,355

Middletown, RI $46,549 North Kingstown, RI $45,718 North Scituate, RI $45,837 Oakland, RI $45,775 Pascoag, RI $45,749 Pawtucket, RI $45,850 Central Falls, RI $45,850 Cumberland, RI $45,850

Lincoln, RI $45,850 Portsmouth, RI $46,169 Prudence Island, RI $45,762 Rockville, RI $46,815 Saunderstown, RI $46,372 Shannock, RI $46,744 Slatersville, RI $45,806 Slocum, RI $46,372

Tiverton, RI $46,638 Wakefield, RI $46,324 Kingston, RI $46,333 Narragansett, RI $46,341 Peace Dale, RI $46,324 Warren, RI $45,837 Warwick, RI $45,850 Westerly, RI $46,828

West Kingston, RI $46,359 West Warwick, RI $45,850 Wood River Junction, RI $46,771 Woonsocket, RI $45,806 North Smithfield, RI $45,837 Wyoming, RI $46,757 Providence, RI $45,850 Cranston, RI $45,850

North Providence, RI $45,850 East Providence, RI $45,850 Riverside, RI $45,850 Rumford, RI $45,850 Smithfield, RI $45,850 Johnston, RI $45,850

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

Understanding how an Admin 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 January 01, 2026

$41,103

Average $45,872/year

$50,007

$3,425

Average $3,823/month

$4,167

$790

Average $882/week

$962

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,007	$4,167	$962	$24
Average	$45,872	$3,823	$882	$22
25th Percentile	$41,103	$3,425	$790	$20

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