Administrative Assistant salary in Redding, CA
Redding pays administrative assistants less than California as a whole but still more than the country. The median is $49,940 a year1: 9.9% below the California statewide median of $55,400 and 5.0% above the US median of $47,540. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#74 of 520). BLS counts about 580 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Redding, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Redding against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $37,250 | $49,940 | $72,050 | |
| California | $38,060 | $55,400 | $78,170 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Redding earns $43,840–$61,120. The top tenth earns $72,050 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $17,280 wide, against $19,010 across California and $19,170 nationally: employers in Redding pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,250 | $3,104 | $17.91 | $48,065 |
| 25th percentile | $43,840 | $3,653 | $21.08 | $56,568 |
| Median | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 | $64,439 |
| 75th percentile | $61,120 | $5,093 | $29.38 | $78,865 |
| 90th percentile | $72,050 | $6,004 | $34.64 | $92,968 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $11,180 over the median, the 25th only $6,100 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $14,426 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $47,540 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Redding, and the California statewide median of $55,400 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Redding
At the $49,940 median, a local hire costs about $64,439 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,499 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Redding
Of the 16 roles we track in Redding, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between HR assistants ($50,370) and customer support specialists ($47,890). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,030.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | +2.3% | 660 | |
| HR Assistant | +0.9% | 30 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 580 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -4.1% | 630 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.9% | 590 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #3 of the 16 roles we track in Redding (+5.0%), between customer support specialists (+7.0%) and virtual receptionists (+4.3%). The typical role here is at -1.8%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Redding than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 10.3% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Redding, 9.6% across California and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $49,150 in El Centro to $62,940 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $13,790 a year. Of the 23 areas in California with more administrative assistants than Redding, 1 pays less: Chico, CA ($49,810).
| Area | Median | vs Redding | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | +3.1% | 520 | |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | +2.1% | 1,170 | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | +2.0% | 2,730 | |
| Fresno, CA | +0.3% | 3,870 | |
| Redding, CA | this area | 580 | |
| Chico, CA | -0.3% | 810 | |
| El Centro, CA | -1.6% | 540 |
Redding against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Redding is #429 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, but its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside California, Corvallis and Pittsfield pay just above Redding and Bend and Denver-Aurora just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Redding. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Redding | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | +0.1% | 600 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | +0.1% | 560 | pay | |
| Redding, CA | this area | 580 | ||
| Bend, OR | -0.1% | 1,110 | pay | |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | -0.4% | 15,350 | pay | |
| Wausau, WI | -5.9% | 590 | jobs | |
| Dalton, GA | -25.0% | 590 | jobs | |
| Lawton, OK | -25.4% | 570 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Redding, CA?
About $64,439 a year at the median, or $5,370 a month: $49,940 in pay plus about $14,499 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do administrative assistants earn in Redding?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $49,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,250, the 90th $72,050, and the middle half earned $43,840 to $61,120.
Is Redding cheaper than the rest of California for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $49,940 against $55,400 statewide. The next area up in California is Fresno at $50,100, the next down Chico at $49,810.
How many administrative assistants work in Redding?
BLS counts about 580 in the May 2025 survey. 23 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Merced, with about 620.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a customer support specialist in Redding?
Yes: $2,050 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,940 and $47,890.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.