Administrative Assistant Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median administrative assistant in the Grand Rapids area earns $45,440 a year ($21.85 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($47,540) and 1% below the Michigan median ($46,020). Half of the 4,710 administrative assistants there earn between $38,270 and $51,770.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,650 | $33,360 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $38,270 | $38,350 | $38,830 |
| Median | $45,440 | $46,020 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $51,770 | $53,090 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $62,180 | $63,950 | $66,350 |
| Average | $46,560 | $47,710 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 4,710 | 40,830 | 1,706,790 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 44th 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
- Detroit, MI: $47,330
- 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 Grand Rapids, MI
- Medical Secretary: $41,180
- Executive Assistant: $65,090
- Customer Service Representative: $44,990
- Office Clerk: $45,320
- Office Manager: $64,840
- Bookkeeper: $48,550
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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.