Administrative Assistant salary in Barnstable Town, MA
The median administrative assistant in Barnstable Town earned $55,040 a year in May 20251. That is 15.8% above the US median of $47,540, even though it is 5.0% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $57,940. Nationally that is #21 of 520 areas, in the top tenth. About 990 administrative assistants work here, 3% of the Massachusetts total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Barnstable Town, MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Barnstable Town against Massachusetts and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $40,430 | $55,040 | $75,050 | |
| Massachusetts | $41,510 | $57,940 | $78,400 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Barnstable Town earns $47,540–$63,820. The top tenth earns $75,050 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $16,280 wide, between the figure for Massachusetts ($16,090) and the US figure ($19,170).
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 | $40,430 | $3,369 | $19.44 | $52,168 |
| 25th percentile | $47,540 | $3,962 | $22.86 | $61,342 |
| Median | $55,040 | $4,587 | $26.46 | $71,019 |
| 75th percentile | $63,820 | $5,318 | $30.68 | $82,348 |
| 90th percentile | $75,050 | $6,254 | $36.08 | $96,839 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $7,500 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $8,780, or about $11,329 once benefits are added. 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 Barnstable Town, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $57,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Barnstable Town
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 $15,979 to the $55,040 median and brings it to $71,019 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 Barnstable Town
Of the 14 roles we track in Barnstable Town, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($60,680) and medical administrative assistants ($51,940). Project Coordinator is the highest at $102,980.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +16.1% | 60 | |
| Bookkeeper | +10.2% | 990 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 990 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -5.6% | 560 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -13.0% | 1,310 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #3 of the 14 roles we track in Barnstable Town (+15.8%), between bookkeepers (+19.8%) and accountants (+14.9%). The typical role here is at +5.6%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Barnstable Town than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 11.6% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Barnstable Town, 9.8% across Massachusetts and 11.0% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Massachusetts
Across the 7 areas of Massachusetts with data for this job, the median runs from $49,990 in Pittsfield to $59,330 in Boston-Cambridge, a gap of $9,340 a year. Of the 4 areas in Massachusetts with more administrative assistants than Barnstable Town, 3 pay less: Worcester, MA ($52,450), Springfield, MA ($51,460) and Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($51,100).
| Area | Median | vs Barnstable Town | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +7.8% | 28,540 | |
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +2.4% | 560 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | this area | 990 | |
| Worcester, MA | -4.7% | 3,550 | |
| Springfield, MA | -6.5% | 1,900 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | -7.2% | 1,250 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | -9.2% | 600 |
Barnstable Town against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Barnstable Town is #323 of 520 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Massachusetts, Modesto and Portland-Vancouver pay just above Barnstable Town and Sacramento-Roseville and Kahului-Wailuku just below. All four are within $320 a year of the median in Barnstable Town. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Barnstable Town | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA | +0.6% | 13,510 | pay | |
| Modesto, CA | +0.2% | 1,830 | pay | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | this area | 990 | ||
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | -0.0% | 8,450 | pay | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | -0.4% | 790 | pay | |
| Rochester, MN | -3.9% | 1,000 | jobs | |
| Rapid City, SD | -24.2% | 990 | jobs | |
| Joplin, MO-KS | -30.0% | 990 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Barnstable Town, MA?
About $71,019 a year at the median, or $5,918 a month: $55,040 in pay plus about $15,979 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Barnstable Town?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $55,040 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $40,430, the 90th $75,050, and the middle half earned $47,540 to $63,820.
Is Barnstable Town cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $55,040 against $57,940 statewide. The next area up in Massachusetts is the Massachusetts nonmetro area at $56,340, the next down Worcester at $52,450.
How many administrative assistants work in Barnstable Town?
BLS counts about 990 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Massachusetts total of 37,750. 4 areas in Massachusetts have more; the closest in size is Amherst Town-Northampton, with about 1,250.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Barnstable Town?
Yes: $3,100 a year more at the median. The medians are $55,040 and $51,940.
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.