Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Delaware
The median administrative assistant in Delaware earned $47,970 a year in May 2025[1], 0.9% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Delaware at #19 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $35,930 | $47,970 | $64,170 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Delaware earns $40,230–$58,600; the top tenth earns $64,170 or more, 1.8 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 Delaware median that makes about $68,529 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 Delaware
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $55,200 | 1,170 | |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $52,920 | 1,030 |
Dover, DE pays the most ($45,360) and Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area the least ($44,980): $380 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 Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +0.7% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.2% | |
| Delaware | +0.0% | |
| Arizona | -0.1% | |
| Wisconsin | -0.5% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Delaware?
The median was $47,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,230 to $58,600.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Delaware?
About $68,529 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Delaware do administrative assistants earn the most?
Dover, DE, with a median of $45,360 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.