Administrative Assistant salary in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV
Of the 4 areas in Nevada with BLS pay data for this job, Las Vegas-Henderson has the lowest median: $46,040 a year1. That is 1.1% below the Nevada statewide median of $46,570, and 3.2% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #209 of 520 areas. It is the largest market for the job in Nevada: about 11,080 people, 66% of the Nevada total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $33,800 | $46,040 | $62,310 | |
| Nevada | $34,180 | $46,570 | $63,210 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $38,490–$52,710. The top tenth earns $62,310 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,220 wide, against $15,060 across Nevada and $19,170 nationally: employers in Las Vegas-Henderson 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 | $33,800 | $2,817 | $16.25 | $43,613 |
| 25th percentile | $38,490 | $3,208 | $18.50 | $49,665 |
| Median | $46,040 | $3,837 | $22.13 | $59,406 |
| 75th percentile | $52,710 | $4,392 | $25.34 | $68,013 |
| 90th percentile | $62,310 | $5,192 | $29.96 | $80,400 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $6,670 a year in pay and about $8,606 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,550 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 Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $46,570 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
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 $13,366 to the $46,040 median and brings it to $59,406 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 Las Vegas-Henderson
Of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson, this one ranks #13 by median pay, between medical administrative assistants ($46,750) and data entry specialists ($41,580). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,940.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +4.0% | 970 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +1.5% | 5,400 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 11,080 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -9.7% | 540 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -12.2% | 480 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #7 of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (-3.2%), between project coordinators (-2.3%) and accountants (-3.8%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 10.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 11.6% across Nevada and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $46,040 in Las Vegas-Henderson to $49,270 in Carson City, a gap of $3,230 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many administrative assistants, and none of the others pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +7.0% | 960 | |
| Reno, NV | +4.9% | 3,230 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | +3.8% | 1,330 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 11,080 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #29 of 520 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nevada, Huntsville and Utica-Rome pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Flagstaff and Ogden just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | +2.0% | 11,020 | jobs | |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC | +1.7% | 11,330 | jobs | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | +0.2% | 1,490 | pay | |
| Huntsville, AL | +0.1% | 4,700 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 11,080 | ||
| Flagstaff, AZ | -0.1% | 550 | pay | |
| Ogden, UT | -0.1% | 2,210 | pay | |
| Birmingham, AL | -3.2% | 10,900 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $59,406 a year at the median, or $4,951 a month: $46,040 in pay plus about $13,366 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do administrative assistants earn in Las Vegas-Henderson?
The median was $46,040 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,800, the 90th $62,310, and the middle half earned $38,490 to $52,710.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson the cheapest area in Nevada for administrative assistants?
Yes. Its median of $46,040 is the lowest of 4 areas in Nevada. The Balance of Nevada nonmetro area is next at $47,800.
How many administrative assistants work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 11,080 in the May 2025 survey. That is 66% of the Nevada total of 16,790. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Yes: $4,460 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,040 and $41,580.
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.