Administrative Assistant Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median administrative assistant in the Milwaukee area earns $48,480 a year ($23.31 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($47,540) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($47,710). Half of the 7,930 administrative assistants there earn between $43,520 and $57,870.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,440 | $36,680 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $43,520 | $42,360 | $38,830 |
| Median | $48,480 | $47,710 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $57,870 | $56,030 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $62,730 | $61,940 | $66,350 |
| Average | $49,780 | $48,830 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 7,930 | 28,100 | 1,706,790 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 22nd 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
- Seattle, WA: $60,230
- Boston, MA: $59,330
- Hartford, CT: $55,940
- San Diego, CA: $55,380
- Portland, OR: $55,360
- Sacramento, CA: $55,020
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Medical Secretary: $48,560
- Executive Assistant: $74,240
- Customer Service Representative: $47,840
- Office Clerk: $44,040
- Office Manager: $73,970
- Bookkeeper: $50,920
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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.