Administrative Assistant salary in Anchorage, AK
For this job Anchorage sits right at the Alaska figure, with a median of $48,150 a year1. That is about level with the Alaska statewide median of $48,530, and 1.3% above the US median of $47,540. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#111 of 520). With about 2,560 administrative assistants, 47% of the Alaska total, no area in Alaska employs more.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Anchorage, AK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Anchorage against Alaska and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $35,250 | $48,150 | $64,480 | |
| Alaska | $35,360 | $48,530 | $64,620 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $64,480, 1.8 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of administrative assistants in Anchorage earns $39,510–$56,300. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,790 wide, against $17,150 across Alaska and $19,170 nationally: employers in Anchorage pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,250 | $2,938 | $16.95 | $45,484 |
| 25th percentile | $39,510 | $3,292 | $19.00 | $50,981 |
| Median | $48,150 | $4,012 | $23.15 | $62,129 |
| 75th percentile | $56,300 | $4,692 | $27.07 | $72,645 |
| 90th percentile | $64,480 | $5,373 | $31.00 | $83,200 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,150 a year in pay and about $10,516 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,640 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $47,540 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Anchorage, and the Alaska statewide median of $48,530 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Anchorage
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $13,979 to the $48,150 median and brings it to $62,129 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Anchorage
Of the 17 roles we track in Anchorage, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($54,100) and medical administrative assistants ($47,080). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,580.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +14.0% | 130 | |
| Bookkeeper | +12.4% | 2,300 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 2,560 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.2% | 1,680 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -7.3% | 890 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Anchorage (+1.3%), between medical administrative assistants (+2.5%) and recruiters (-0.1%). The typical role here is at -0.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 14.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Anchorage, 16.9% across Alaska and 10.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Alaska
Across the 3 areas of Alaska with data for this job, the median runs from $47,860 in Fairbanks-College to $49,190 in the Alaska nonmetro area, a gap of $1,330 a year. No other area in Alaska has as many administrative assistants, and 1 of the other 2 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Anchorage | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (Nonmetro) | +2.2% | 2,110 | |
| Anchorage, AK | this area | 2,560 | |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | -0.6% | 630 |
Anchorage against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Anchorage is #116 of 520 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Alaska, Bangor and Champaign-Urbana pay just above Anchorage and Ithaca and Appleton just below. All four are within $210 a year of the median in Anchorage. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Anchorage | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | +0.2% | 1,220 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | +0.0% | 870 | pay | |
| Anchorage, AK | this area | 2,560 | ||
| Ithaca, NY | -0.3% | 900 | pay | |
| Appleton, WI | -0.4% | 1,180 | pay | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | -1.9% | 2,530 | jobs | |
| Springfield, MO | -15.5% | 2,540 | jobs | |
| Tallahassee, FL | -17.3% | 2,620 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Anchorage, AK?
About $62,129 a year at the median, or $5,177 a month: $48,150 in pay plus about $13,979 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Anchorage?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $48,150 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,250, the 90th $64,480, and the middle half earned $39,510 to $56,300.
Is Anchorage cheaper than the rest of Alaska for administrative assistants?
About the same: a median of $48,150 against $48,530 statewide. The next area up in Alaska is the Alaska nonmetro area at $49,190, the next down Fairbanks-College at $47,860.
How many administrative assistants work in Anchorage?
BLS counts about 2,560 in the May 2025 survey. That is 47% of the Alaska total of 5,390. No other area in Alaska has as many.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Anchorage?
Yes: $1,070 a year more at the median. The medians are $48,150 and $47,080.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.