Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent in the United States is $70,138 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,996
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,524 to $80,532
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,681
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Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,532 $6,711 $1,549 $39
Average $70,138 $5,845 $1,349 $34
25th Percentile $61,524 $5,127 $1,183 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,384
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,263
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,645
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,595
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,246
Levels Salary
Purchasin... Level Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent$53,384
Purchasin... Level Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent$61,263
Administr... Level Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent$68,645
Purchasin... Level Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent$87,595
Purchasin... Level Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent$100,246
$53,384 0 yr
$61,263 < 2 yrs
$68,645 2-4 yrs
$87,595 5-8 yrs
$100,246 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,656.
  • California: $77,362.
  • Massachusetts: $76,331.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,465
  • San Francisco: $87,595
  • Oakland: $85,652

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • MRP (Mentioned in 0.83% Job Postings): A system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product. Production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.08%
Logistics 1.42%
MRP 0.83%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's salary.
  • Supply Chain Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supply Chain Management
 $76,450
9%
Supply Chain
 $74,346
6%
Negotiating
 $74,346
6%
ERP
 $73,644
5%
Initiative
 $73,644
5%
Inventory Management
 $73,644
5%
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How Education impacts an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agents enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,181 and $69,764).

Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 32.4%
Associates 15.6%
Bachelors 42.0%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,524
Average $70,138/year
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Average $5,845/month
$6,711
$1,183
Average $1,349/week
$1,549
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Average $34/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,532 $6,711 $1,549 $39
Average $70,138 $5,845 $1,349 $34
25th Percentile $61,524 $5,127 $1,183 $30

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Salary Trends for Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent

Salaries for an Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,518 in 2023 to around $62,397 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Administrative Assistant/Purchasing Agent Over Time

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