Administrative Assistant Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median administrative assistant in the Raleigh area earns $48,500 a year ($23.32 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($47,540) and 6% above the North Carolina median ($45,790). Half of the 7,170 administrative assistants there earn between $41,410 and $58,510.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,260 | $31,720 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $41,410 | $38,100 | $38,830 |
| Median | $48,500 | $45,790 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $58,510 | $51,870 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $65,150 | $61,750 | $66,350 |
| Average | $49,770 | $46,200 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 7,170 | 43,690 | 1,706,790 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 21st 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
- Charlotte, NC: $46,800
- 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 Raleigh, NC
- Medical Secretary: $46,600
- Executive Assistant: $73,490
- Customer Service Representative: $41,900
- Office Clerk: $44,460
- Office Manager: $64,550
- Bookkeeper: $50,200
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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.