Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Maryland
The median administrative assistant in Maryland earned $48,680 a year in May 2025[1], 2.4% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Maryland at #15 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $35,360 | $48,680 | $67,070 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Maryland earns $41,030–$59,290; the top tenth earns $67,070 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Maryland median that makes about $69,543 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Maryland
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $59,330 | 29,780 | |
| Lexington Park, MD | $59,600 | 1,260 | |
| Salisbury, MD | $50,520 | 1,150 | |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $54,910 | 2,320 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $48,900 | 1,800 |
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD pays the most ($49,220) and Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the least ($43,740): $5,480 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
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Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Maryland?
The median was $48,680 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $41,030 to $59,290.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Maryland?
About $69,543 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maryland do administrative assistants earn the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $49,220 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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