Administrative Assistant Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median administrative assistant in the Philadelphia area earns $48,850 a year ($23.49 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($47,540) and 6% above the Pennsylvania median ($46,270). Half of the 32,850 administrative assistants there earn between $41,280 and $58,910.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,660 | $32,040 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $41,280 | $37,980 | $38,830 |
| Median | $48,850 | $46,270 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $58,910 | $53,090 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $65,560 | $61,800 | $66,350 |
| Average | $50,280 | $46,570 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 32,850 | 65,310 | 1,706,790 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 19th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $45,550
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Medical Secretary: $47,120
- Executive Assistant: $79,490
- Customer Service Representative: $47,070
- Office Clerk: $47,060
- Office Manager: $72,700
- Bookkeeper: $52,710
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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.