Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in New Jersey
The median administrative assistant in New Jersey earned $50,260 a year in May 2025[1], 5.7% above the US median of $47,540. That puts New Jersey at #10 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $36,150 | $50,260 | $72,180 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in New Jersey earns $43,200–$61,370; the top tenth earns $72,180 or more, 2.0 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 New Jersey median that makes about $71,800 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 New Jersey
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $63,860 | 3,680 | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $55,990 | 2,530 | |
| Vineland, NJ | $58,140 | 820 |
Trenton-Princeton, NJ pays the most ($54,050) and Vineland, NJ the least ($47,210): $6,840 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 New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +2.3% | |
| Hawaii | +1.1% | |
| New Jersey | +0.0% | |
| Maine | -0.9% | |
| New York | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in New Jersey?
The median was $50,260 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,200 to $61,370.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in New Jersey?
About $71,800 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Jersey do administrative assistants earn the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $54,050 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.