Administrative Assistant Salary in Washington, DC
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The median administrative assistant in the Washington area earns $53,660 a year ($25.80 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($47,540). Half of the 37,010 administrative assistants there earn between $44,750 and $64,090.
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,890 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $44,750 | $38,830 |
| Median | $53,660 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $64,090 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $79,660 | $66,350 |
| Average | $56,400 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 37,010 | 1,706,790 |
Washington, DC ranks 10th 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 Washington, DC
- Medical Secretary: $48,280
- Executive Assistant: $90,320
- Customer Service Representative: $46,220
- Office Clerk: $51,880
- Office Manager: $76,400
- Bookkeeper: $59,290
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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.