Administrative Assistant salary in Manchester-Nashua, NH
For this job Manchester-Nashua sits right at the US figure, with a median of $47,400 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $47,540, and 1.4% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $48,080. Nationally it ranks #147 of 520 areas. It is the largest market for the job in New Hampshire: about 2,120 people, 23% of the New Hampshire total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Manchester-Nashua, NH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Manchester-Nashua against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $33,860 | $47,400 | $66,040 | |
| New Hampshire | $34,380 | $48,080 | $63,690 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $66,040, 2.0 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of administrative assistants in Manchester-Nashua earns $39,840–$57,040. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $17,200 wide, between the figure for New Hampshire ($15,800) 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 | $33,860 | $2,822 | $16.28 | $43,690 |
| 25th percentile | $39,840 | $3,320 | $19.15 | $51,406 |
| Median | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 | $61,161 |
| 75th percentile | $57,040 | $4,753 | $27.42 | $73,600 |
| 90th percentile | $66,040 | $5,503 | $31.75 | $85,213 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $7,560 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $9,640, or about $12,439 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 Manchester-Nashua, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $48,080 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Manchester-Nashua
At the $47,400 median, a local hire costs about $61,161 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,761 here. 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 Manchester-Nashua
Of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua, this one ranks #15 by median pay, between e-commerce order specialists ($48,230) and data entry specialists ($40,360). Project Coordinator is the highest at $90,180.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +2.1% | 1,020 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +1.8% | 110 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 2,120 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -14.9% | 160 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -21.1% | 1,700 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua (-0.3%), between accountants (-0.0%) and paralegals (-1.4%). The typical role here is at -0.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 9.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Manchester-Nashua, 12.1% across New Hampshire and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $47,010 in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $48,720 in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, a gap of $1,710 a year. No other area in New Hampshire has as many administrative assistants, and 1 of the other 3 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | +2.8% | 1,370 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | +0.4% | 1,550 | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 2,120 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -0.8% | 630 |
Manchester-Nashua against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Manchester-Nashua is #147 of 520 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New Hampshire, Bozeman and Harrisburg-Carlisle pay just above Manchester-Nashua and Grants Pass and Detroit-Warren just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Manchester-Nashua. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | +21.8% | 2,150 | jobs | |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +14.6% | 2,110 | jobs | |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | +0.1% | 3,770 | pay | |
| Bozeman, MT | +0.0% | 520 | pay | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 2,120 | ||
| Grants Pass, OR | -0.1% | 260 | pay | |
| Detroit-Warren, MI | -0.1% | 16,970 | pay | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | -9.9% | 2,150 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Manchester-Nashua, NH?
About $61,161 a year at the median, or $5,097 a month: $47,400 in pay plus about $13,761 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Manchester-Nashua?
The median was $47,400 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,860, the 90th $66,040, and the middle half earned $39,840 to $57,040.
Is Manchester-Nashua cheaper than the rest of New Hampshire for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $47,400 against $48,080 statewide. The next area up in New Hampshire is the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area at $47,600, the next down the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area at $47,010.
How many administrative assistants work in Manchester-Nashua?
BLS counts about 2,120 in the May 2025 survey. That is 23% of the New Hampshire total of 9,050. No other area in New Hampshire has as many.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Manchester-Nashua?
Yes: $7,040 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,400 and $40,360.
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.