Administrative Assistant Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median administrative assistant in the Los Angeles area earns $53,550 a year ($25.75 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($47,540) and 3% below the California median ($55,400). Half of the 58,800 administrative assistants there earn between $44,720 and $64,290.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,420 | $38,060 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $44,720 | $46,390 | $38,830 |
| Median | $53,550 | $55,400 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $64,290 | $65,400 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $76,510 | $78,170 | $66,350 |
| Average | $56,320 | $57,710 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 58,800 | 158,630 | 1,706,790 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 11th 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
- San Jose, CA: $62,940
- San Francisco, CA: $62,110
- San Diego, CA: $55,380
- Seattle, WA: $60,230
- Boston, MA: $59,330
- Hartford, CT: $55,940
- Portland, OR: $55,360
- Minneapolis, MN: $54,080
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Similar jobs in Los Angeles, CA
- Medical Secretary: $51,410
- Executive Assistant: $82,850
- Customer Service Representative: $48,840
- Office Clerk: $48,100
- Office Manager: $77,530
- Bookkeeper: $58,590
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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.