Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median administrative assistant in Arizona earned $47,940 a year in May 2025[1], 0.8% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Arizona at #20 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $36,420 | $47,940 | $67,980 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Arizona earns $40,510–$55,860; the top tenth earns $67,980 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $68,486 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $58,400 | 22,010 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $49,970 | 550 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,350 | 3,630 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $49,140 | 830 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $49,730 | 1,310 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,820 | 690 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $49,820 | 740 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $47,260 | 360 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($48,800) and Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ the least ($40,230): $8,570 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | +0.3% | |
| Delaware | +0.1% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Wisconsin | -0.5% | |
| Virginia | -0.7% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Arizona?
The median was $47,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,510 to $55,860.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Arizona?
About $68,486 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do administrative assistants earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $48,800 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.