Administrative Assistant salary in Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff is a lower-cost market for administrative assistants: the median of $46,010 a year1 is 4.0% below the Arizona statewide median of $47,940, and 3.2% below the US median of $47,540. Among US areas it comes in at #210 of 520. BLS counts about 550 people in this job here, 2% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Flagstaff, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Flagstaff against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,370 | $46,010 | $61,870 | |
| Arizona | $36,420 | $47,940 | $67,980 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Flagstaff earns $41,270–$49,970. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $61,870, only 1.7 times the bottom tenth, against 2.0 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $8,700 wide, against $15,350 across Arizona and $19,170 nationally: employers in Flagstaff 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 | $37,370 | $3,114 | $17.97 | $48,219 |
| 25th percentile | $41,270 | $3,439 | $19.84 | $53,252 |
| Median | $46,010 | $3,834 | $22.12 | $59,368 |
| 75th percentile | $49,970 | $4,164 | $24.02 | $64,477 |
| 90th percentile | $61,870 | $5,156 | $29.75 | $79,832 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $3,960 a year in pay and about $5,110 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $4,740 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 median and the 75th percentile in Flagstaff, and the Arizona statewide median of $47,940 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Flagstaff
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 $13,358 to the $46,010 median and brings it to $59,368 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 Flagstaff
Of the 16 roles we track in Flagstaff, this one ranks #13 by median pay, between HR assistants ($46,800) and data entry specialists ($44,760). Accountant is the highest at $77,980.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +2.4% | 240 | |
| HR Assistant | +1.7% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 550 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -2.7% | 40 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -12.8% | 820 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #5 of the 16 roles we track in Flagstaff (-3.2%), between bookkeepers (-2.0%) and sales development representatives (-5.9%). The typical role here is at -7.9%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Flagstaff than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 10.5% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Flagstaff, 8.9% across Arizona and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $40,230 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $48,800 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $8,570 a year. Of the 6 areas in Arizona with more administrative assistants than Flagstaff, 5 pay less, the largest of them Tucson, AZ ($45,030), the Arizona nonmetro area ($43,920) and Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($44,610).
| Area | Median | vs Flagstaff | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +6.1% | 22,010 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | this area | 550 | |
| Tucson, AZ | -2.1% | 3,630 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -3.0% | 830 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -4.5% | 1,310 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -7.9% | 690 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -10.6% | 740 |
Flagstaff against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Flagstaff is #440 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Las Vegas-Henderson and Huntsville pay just above Flagstaff and Ogden and Knoxville just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Flagstaff. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Flagstaff | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | +8.6% | 560 | jobs | |
| Huntsville, AL | +0.2% | 4,700 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | +0.1% | 11,080 | pay | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | this area | 550 | ||
| Ogden, UT | +0.0% | 2,210 | pay | |
| Knoxville, TN | -0.0% | 4,790 | pay | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | -0.7% | 560 | jobs | |
| Albany, GA | -17.8% | 550 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Flagstaff, AZ?
About $59,368 a year at the median, or $4,947 a month: $46,010 in pay plus about $13,358 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Flagstaff?
The median was $46,010 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,370, the 90th $61,870, and the middle half earned $41,270 to $49,970.
Is Flagstaff cheaper than the rest of Arizona for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $46,010 against $47,940 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Phoenix-Mesa at $48,800, the next down Tucson at $45,030.
How many administrative assistants work in Flagstaff?
BLS counts about 550 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Arizona total of 31,220. 6 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Yuma, with about 690.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Flagstaff?
Yes: $1,250 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,010 and $44,760.
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.