Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median administrative assistant in Nevada earned $46,570 a year in May 2025[1], 2.0% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Nevada at #26 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $34,180 | $46,570 | $63,210 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Nevada earns $39,440–$54,500; the top tenth earns $63,210 or more, 1.8 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 Nevada median that makes about $66,529 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 Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $59,030 | 960 | |
| Reno, NV | $56,430 | 3,230 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $59,030 | 1,330 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $52,710 | 11,080 |
Carson City, NV pays the most ($49,270) and Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV the least ($46,040): $3,230 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 Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | +1.0% | |
| Nebraska | +0.4% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| New Mexico | -0.3% | |
| Pennsylvania | -0.6% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Nevada?
The median was $46,570 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,440 to $54,500.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Nevada?
About $66,529 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nevada do administrative assistants earn the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $49,270 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.