What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Administrative Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Administrative Assistant's salary?

An Entry Level Administrative Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Entry Level Administrative Assistant (0-1 years)earns $46,077, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $54,132, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $64,411, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $75,570,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Administrative Assistant?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Administrative Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,854, California $49,665, Massachusetts $49,003. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Administrative Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Administrative Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Physician Assistant: $107,470; Entry Level Legal Assistant: $68,835; Entry Level Assistant: $53,992; Entry Level Assistant Manager: $53,992; Entry Level Advertising Assistant: $52,562.

Entry Level Administrative Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Administrative Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Administrative Assistant in Delaware is $45,702 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,775
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,079 to $49,928
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,869

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Entry Level Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,928	$4,161	$960	$24
Average	$45,702	$3,809	$879	$22
25th Percentile	$41,079	$3,423	$790	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Administrative Assistant Salaries

An Entry Level Administrative Assistant'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Entry Level Administrative Assistant 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 Entry Level Administrative Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,854.
California: $49,665.
Massachusetts: $49,003.

District of Columbia $49,854 California $49,665 Massachusetts $49,003 Washington $48,823 New Jersey $48,805 Alaska $48,742 Connecticut $48,120 New York $47,868

Hawaii $47,062 Rhode Island $46,684 Maryland $46,427 Minnesota $46,076 Colorado $45,941 Illinois $45,896 Oregon $45,725 Delaware $45,599

New Hampshire $45,520 Virginia $45,342 Pennsylvania $44,824 Nevada $44,563 North Dakota $44,478 Michigan $44,343 Wisconsin $44,293 Vermont $44,194

Texas $43,919 Maine $43,901 Arizona $43,874 Ohio $43,843 Georgia $43,429 Indiana $43,221 Wyoming $43,181 Utah $43,118

Iowa $43,091 Kansas $42,875 Louisiana $42,812 North Carolina $42,789 Missouri $42,780 Florida $42,605 Montana $42,510 Nebraska $42,420

Kentucky $42,370 South Carolina $42,190 Tennessee $42,078 Idaho $42,033 New Mexico $41,704 Oklahoma $41,632 Alabama $41,366 South Dakota $40,921

Arkansas $40,677 West Virginia $40,547 Mississippi $40,155

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Administrative Assistants

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:

Lincoln: $47,193
Little Creek: $46,756
Magnolia: $46,950

Lincoln, DE $47,193 Little Creek, DE $46,756 Magnolia, DE $46,950 Milford, DE $47,193 Marydel, DE $46,580 Millsboro, DE $47,193 Millville, DE $47,508 Milton, DE $47,193

Nassau, DE $47,193 Ocean View, DE $47,508 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,508 Seaford, DE $46,698 Selbyville, DE $47,508 Smyrna, DE $46,526 Viola, DE $46,950 Woodside, DE $46,815

Bear, DE $46,184 Newark, DE $46,202 Claymont, DE $46,238 Delaware City, DE $46,202 Hockessin, DE $46,238 Kirkwood, DE $46,202 Middletown, DE $46,432 Montchanin, DE $46,238

New Castle, DE $46,238 Odessa, DE $46,495 Port Penn, DE $46,076 Rockland, DE $46,238 Saint Georges, DE $46,202 Townsend, DE $46,427 Winterthur, DE $46,238 Lewes, DE $47,193

Wilmington, DE $46,238 Dover, DE $46,734 Dover Afb, DE $46,842 Bethany Beach, DE $47,508 Bethel, DE $46,698 Bridgeville, DE $47,193 Camden Wyoming, DE $46,783 Cheswold, DE $46,625

Clayton, DE $46,508 Dagsboro, DE $47,508 Delmar, DE $46,698 Ellendale, DE $47,193 Felton, DE $47,193 Fenwick Island, DE $47,508 Frankford, DE $47,508 Frederica, DE $47,193

Georgetown, DE $47,193 Greenwood, DE $47,193 Harbeson, DE $47,193 Harrington, DE $47,193 Hartly, DE $46,486 Houston, DE $47,193 Kenton, DE $46,508 Laurel, DE $46,698

Yorklyn, DE $46,238

Entry Level Administrative Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Administrative Assistant'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$41,079

Average $45,702/year

$49,928

$3,423

Average $3,809/month

$4,161

$790

Average $879/week

$960

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,928	$4,161	$960	$24
Average	$45,702	$3,809	$879	$22
25th Percentile	$41,079	$3,423	$790	$20

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