Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Oregon
The median administrative assistant in Oregon earned $51,740 a year in May 2025[1], 8.8% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Oregon at #7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $38,480 | $51,740 | $70,320 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Oregon earns $45,460–$61,020; the top tenth earns $70,320 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 Oregon median that makes about $73,914 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 Oregon
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $61,570 | 3,220 | |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $63,310 | 13,510 | |
| Corvallis, OR | $60,510 | 560 | |
| Bend, OR | $57,760 | 1,110 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $57,240 | 1,670 | |
| Medford, OR | $56,380 | 880 | |
| Albany, OR | $56,970 | 610 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | $54,420 | 260 | |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $56,380 | 640 | |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $55,660 | 1,160 | |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $52,920 | 900 |
Salem, OR pays the most ($55,660) and Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area the least ($45,380): $10,280 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 Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| California | +7.1% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.8% | |
| Oregon | +0.0% | |
| Minnesota | -0.7% | |
| Hawaii | -1.8% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Oregon?
The median was $51,740 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,460 to $61,020.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Oregon?
About $73,914 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oregon do administrative assistants earn the most?
Salem, OR, with a median of $55,660 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.