What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Support Clerk's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Administrative Support Clerk?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Support Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Support Clerk's salary?

An Administrative Support Clerk's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Support Clerk (0-1 years)earns $45,628, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $53,649, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $63,853, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $74,902,

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Support Clerk?

Administrative Support Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Support Clerk roles are District of Columbia $48,377, California $48,193, Massachusetts $47,551. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Support Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Support Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Mortgage Funding Senior Administrative Clerk: $53,500; Administrative Support: $52,804; Administrative Clerk: $51,093; Banking Operations Administrative Clerk III: $48,800; Mortgage Funding Administrative Clerk: $47,800.

Administrative Support Clerk Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Administrative Support Clerk make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Support Clerk in Rhode Island is $45,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,096
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,590 to $49,381
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,300

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Administrative Support Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,381	$4,115	$950	$24
Average	$45,301	$3,775	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$40,590	$3,382	$781	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Support Clerk Salaries

An Administrative Support Clerk'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 Administrative Support Clerk 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 Administrative Support Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,377.
California: $48,193.
Massachusetts: $47,551.

District of Columbia $48,377 California $48,193 Massachusetts $47,551 Washington $47,376 New Jersey $47,359 Alaska $47,298 Connecticut $46,695 New York $46,450

Hawaii $45,668 Rhode Island $45,301 Maryland $45,052 Minnesota $44,711 Colorado $44,580 Illinois $44,536 Oregon $44,370 Delaware $44,248

New Hampshire $44,171 Virginia $43,999 Pennsylvania $43,496 Nevada $43,243 North Dakota $43,160 Michigan $43,029 Wisconsin $42,981 Vermont $42,885

Texas $42,618 Maine $42,601 Arizona $42,574 Ohio $42,544 Georgia $42,142 Indiana $41,941 Wyoming $41,901 Utah $41,840

Iowa $41,814 Kansas $41,604 Louisiana $41,543 North Carolina $41,521 Missouri $41,513 Florida $41,342 Montana $41,250 Nebraska $41,163

Kentucky $41,115 South Carolina $40,940 Tennessee $40,831 Idaho $40,787 New Mexico $40,468 Oklahoma $40,398 Alabama $40,141 South Dakota $39,708

Arkansas $39,472 West Virginia $39,345 Mississippi $38,965

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Support Clerks

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: $45,867
Albion: $45,480
Ashaway: $45,780

Adamsville, RI $45,867 Albion, RI $45,480 Ashaway, RI $45,780 Barrington, RI $45,360 Block Island, RI $45,612 Bradford, RI $45,753 Bristol, RI $45,535 Carolina, RI $45,677

Charlestown, RI $45,694 Chepachet, RI $45,603 Clayville, RI $45,476 Coventry, RI $45,478 West Greenwich, RI $45,603 East Greenwich, RI $45,447 Exeter, RI $45,590 Fiskeville, RI $45,359

Forestdale, RI $45,708 Foster, RI $45,579 Glendale, RI $45,712 Greene, RI $45,639 Greenville, RI $45,376 Harmony, RI $45,435 Harrisville, RI $45,692 Hope, RI $45,387

Hope Valley, RI $45,740 Hopkinton, RI $45,800 Jamestown, RI $45,647 Kenyon, RI $45,671 Little Compton, RI $45,860 Manville, RI $45,539 Mapleville, RI $45,611 Newport, RI $45,693

Middletown, RI $45,713 North Kingstown, RI $45,525 North Scituate, RI $45,435 Oakland, RI $45,661 Pascoag, RI $45,722 Pawtucket, RI $45,292 Central Falls, RI $45,312 Cumberland, RI $45,570

Lincoln, RI $45,358 Portsmouth, RI $45,688 Prudence Island, RI $45,594 Rockville, RI $45,793 Saunderstown, RI $45,620 Shannock, RI $45,674 Slatersville, RI $45,709 Slocum, RI $45,618

Tiverton, RI $45,827 Wakefield, RI $45,659 Kingston, RI $45,641 Narragansett, RI $45,671 Peace Dale, RI $45,653 Warren, RI $45,477 Warwick, RI $45,350 Westerly, RI $45,791

West Kingston, RI $45,656 West Warwick, RI $45,406 Wood River Junction, RI $45,721 Woonsocket, RI $45,711 North Smithfield, RI $45,607 Wyoming, RI $45,674 Providence, RI $45,279 Cranston, RI $45,285

North Providence, RI $45,290 East Providence, RI $45,282 Riverside, RI $45,296 Rumford, RI $45,290 Smithfield, RI $45,382 Johnston, RI $45,306

Administrative Support Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Support Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Support Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Support Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Support Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$52,096	$25.0	15%
Telecom	$52,096	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$49,831	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$49,831	$24.0	10%
Internet	$49,831	$24.0	10%

Administrative Support Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Support Clerk'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 July 01, 2026

$40,590

Average $45,301/year

$49,381

$3,382

Average $3,775/month

$4,115

$781

Average $871/week

$950

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,381	$4,115	$950	$24
Average	$45,301	$3,775	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$40,590	$3,382	$781	$20

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