Administrative Assistant salary in Kenosha, WI
Kenosha is a higher-paying market for administrative assistants: the median of $48,800 a year1 is 2.3% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $47,710, and 2.7% above the US median of $47,540. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#94 of 520). About 650 administrative assistants work here, 2% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Kenosha, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Kenosha against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $37,230 | $48,800 | $63,340 | |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | $47,710 | $61,940 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Kenosha earns $43,040–$57,530. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $63,340, 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 $14,490 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($13,670) 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 | $37,230 | $3,102 | $17.90 | $48,039 |
| 25th percentile | $43,040 | $3,587 | $20.69 | $55,535 |
| Median | $48,800 | $4,067 | $23.46 | $62,968 |
| 75th percentile | $57,530 | $4,794 | $27.66 | $74,232 |
| 90th percentile | $63,340 | $5,278 | $30.45 | $81,729 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $8,730 over the median, the 25th only $5,760 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,265 a year in employer cost. 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 Kenosha, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $47,710 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Kenosha
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 $14,168 to the $48,800 median and brings it to $62,968 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 Kenosha
Of the 16 roles we track in Kenosha, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($49,750) and customer support specialists ($48,360). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,850.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +4.9% | 50 | |
| Bookkeeper | +1.9% | 590 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 650 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -0.9% | 1,000 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.4% | 140 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #5 of the 16 roles we track in Kenosha (+2.7%), between medical administrative assistants (+3.7%) and payroll specialists (+2.6%). The typical role here is at -3.8%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Kenosha than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 10.5% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Kenosha, 10.0% across Wisconsin and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $44,720 in the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $51,410 in Madison, a gap of $6,690 a year. Of the 12 areas in Wisconsin with more administrative assistants than Kenosha, 11 pay less, the largest of them Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($48,480), the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($45,760) and the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($45,300).
| Area | Median | vs Kenosha | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | +5.3% | 4,630 | |
| Kenosha, WI | this area | 650 | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | -0.7% | 7,930 | |
| Appleton, WI | -1.8% | 1,180 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | -2.5% | 480 | |
| Green Bay, WI | -3.1% | 1,540 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -3.5% | 790 |
Kenosha against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Kenosha is #403 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Philadelphia-Camden and Lewiston-Auburn pay just above Kenosha and Phoenix-Mesa and Ames just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Kenosha. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Kenosha | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato, MN | +5.3% | 660 | jobs | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | +0.2% | 460 | pay | |
| Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ | +0.1% | 32,850 | pay | |
| Kenosha, WI | this area | 650 | ||
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +0.0% | 22,010 | pay | |
| Ames, IA | -0.1% | 620 | pay | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | -5.8% | 650 | jobs | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | -11.8% | 660 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Kenosha, WI?
About $62,968 a year at the median, or $5,247 a month: $48,800 in pay plus about $14,168 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Kenosha?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $48,800 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,230, the 90th $63,340, and the middle half earned $43,040 to $57,530.
Is Kenosha cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for administrative assistants?
No, it costs more: a median of $48,800 against $47,710 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Madison at $51,410, the next down Milwaukee-Waukesha at $48,480.
How many administrative assistants work in Kenosha?
BLS counts about 650 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Wisconsin total of 28,100. 12 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Racine-Mount Pleasant, with about 670.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a customer support specialist in Kenosha?
Yes: $440 a year more at the median. The medians are $48,800 and $48,360.
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.