Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Massachusetts
The median administrative assistant in Massachusetts earned $57,940 a year in May 2025[1], 21.9% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Massachusetts at #2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $41,510 | $57,940 | $78,400 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Massachusetts earns $48,150–$64,240; the top tenth earns $78,400 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 Massachusetts median that makes about $82,771 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 Massachusetts
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,140 | 28,540 | |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $63,050 | 560 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $63,820 | 990 | |
| Worcester, MA | $61,480 | 3,550 | |
| Springfield, MA | $61,190 | 1,900 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $57,600 | 1,250 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | $59,070 | 600 |
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH pays the most ($59,330) and Pittsfield, MA the least ($49,990): $9,340 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.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +3.4% | |
| Massachusetts | +0.0% | |
| Washington | -1.1% | |
| Connecticut | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Massachusetts?
The median was $57,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $48,150 to $64,240.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Massachusetts?
About $82,771 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Massachusetts do administrative assistants earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $59,330 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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.