Administrative Assistant salary in Logan, UT-ID
Logan is a lower-cost market for administrative assistants: the median of $43,780 a year1 is 7.0% below the Utah statewide median of $47,050, and 7.9% below the US median of $47,540. Among US areas it comes in at #297 of 520. BLS counts about 540 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Logan, UT-ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Logan against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT-ID | $29,690 | $43,780 | $62,050 | |
| Utah | $31,600 | $47,050 | $63,850 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $62,050, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of administrative assistants in Logan earns $35,680–$53,030. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $17,350 wide, between the figure for Utah ($17,330) 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 | $29,690 | $2,474 | $14.27 | $38,310 |
| 25th percentile | $35,680 | $2,973 | $17.15 | $46,039 |
| Median | $43,780 | $3,648 | $21.05 | $56,490 |
| 75th percentile | $53,030 | $4,419 | $25.50 | $68,426 |
| 90th percentile | $62,050 | $5,171 | $29.83 | $80,065 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,100 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $9,250, or about $11,935 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 median and the 75th percentile in Logan, and the Utah statewide median of $47,050 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Logan
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 $12,710 to the $43,780 median and brings it to $56,490 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 Logan
Of the 15 roles we track in Logan, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($46,220) and medical administrative assistants ($41,230). Project Coordinator is the highest at $100,340.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +5.7% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | +5.6% | 580 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 540 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -5.8% | 190 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -14.7% | 1,460 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Logan (-7.9%), between virtual receptionists (-5.9%) and payroll specialists (-8.5%). The typical role here is at -14.0%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Logan than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 8.3% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Logan, 7.7% across Utah and 10.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $43,400 in the High Desert Utah nonmetro area to $48,310 in the Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetro area, a gap of $4,910 a year. Of the 6 areas in Utah with more administrative assistants than Logan, 1 pays less: the High Desert Utah nonmetro area ($43,400).
| Area | Median | vs Logan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | +10.3% | 600 | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +9.4% | 6,670 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +5.3% | 2,650 | |
| Ogden, UT | +5.1% | 2,210 | |
| St. George, UT | +1.9% | 880 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | this area | 540 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -0.9% | 1,350 |
Logan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Logan is #445 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Utah, Springfield and Lebanon pay just above Logan and Bay City and Panama City-Panama City Beach just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Logan. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Logan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | +12.3% | 540 | jobs | |
| Grand Island, NE | +1.5% | 540 | jobs | |
| Greenville, NC | +1.3% | 540 | jobs | |
| Lebanon, PA | +0.3% | 630 | pay | |
| Springfield, OH | +0.1% | 460 | pay | |
| Logan, UT-ID | this area | 540 | ||
| Bay City, MI | -0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | -0.1% | 1,040 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Logan, UT-ID?
About $56,490 a year at the median, or $4,708 a month: $43,780 in pay plus about $12,710 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Logan?
The median was $43,780 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,690, the 90th $62,050, and the middle half earned $35,680 to $53,030.
Is Logan cheaper than the rest of Utah for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $43,780 against $47,050 statewide. The next area up in Utah is St. George at $44,610, the next down the High Desert Utah nonmetro area at $43,400.
How many administrative assistants work in Logan?
BLS counts about 540 in the May 2025 survey. 6 areas in Utah have more; the closest in size is the Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetro area, with about 600.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Logan?
Yes: $2,550 a year more at the median. The medians are $43,780 and $41,230.
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.