Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Oklahoma
The median administrative assistant in Oklahoma earned $39,660 a year in May 2025[1], 16.6% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Oklahoma at #48 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $27,110 | $39,660 | $56,630 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Oklahoma earns $32,230–$48,310; the top tenth earns $56,630 or more, 2.1 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 Oklahoma median that makes about $56,657 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 Oklahoma
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $49,900 | 7,070 | |
| Tulsa, OK | $50,550 | 5,060 | |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $46,570 | 940 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $47,210 | 2,690 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $45,780 | 1,440 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $43,990 | 1,650 | |
| Enid, OK | $47,280 | 270 | |
| Lawton, OK | $46,930 | 570 |
Oklahoma City, OK pays the most ($41,850) and Lawton, OK the least ($37,240): $4,610 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 Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +4.9% | |
| West Virginia | +1.8% | |
| Oklahoma | +0.0% | |
| Louisiana | -2.2% | |
| Arkansas | -5.1% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Oklahoma?
The median was $39,660 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $32,230 to $48,310.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Oklahoma?
About $56,657 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oklahoma do administrative assistants earn the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $41,850 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.