Administrative Assistant Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median administrative assistant in the Detroit area earns $47,330 a year ($22.75 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($47,540) and 3% above the Michigan median ($46,020). Half of the 16,970 administrative assistants there earn between $39,800 and $55,700.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,080 | $33,360 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $39,800 | $38,350 | $38,830 |
| Median | $47,330 | $46,020 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $55,700 | $53,090 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $65,240 | $63,950 | $66,350 |
| Average | $49,740 | $47,710 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 16,970 | 40,830 | 1,706,790 |
Detroit, MI ranks 30th for administrative assistant pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($62,940).
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Check my payAdministrative assistant pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $45,440
- San Jose, CA: $62,940
- San Francisco, CA: $62,110
- Seattle, WA: $60,230
- Boston, MA: $59,330
- Hartford, CT: $55,940
- San Diego, CA: $55,380
- Portland, OR: $55,360
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Medical Secretary: $42,320
- Executive Assistant: $74,950
- Customer Service Representative: $44,730
- Office Clerk: $45,810
- Office Manager: $67,060
- Bookkeeper: $51,480
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.