Administrative Assistant salary in Reno, NV
Budget above the national rate here. The median administrative assistant in Reno earned $48,310 a year in May 20251, 3.7% above the Nevada statewide median of $46,570 and 1.6% above the US median of $47,540. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#106 of 520). BLS counts about 3,230 people in this job here, 19% of the Nevada total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Reno, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Reno against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $35,650 | $48,310 | $64,040 | |
| Nevada | $34,180 | $46,570 | $63,210 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Reno earns $40,720–$56,430. The top tenth earns $64,040 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $15,710 wide, between the figure for Nevada ($15,060) and the US figure ($19,170).
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 | $35,650 | $2,971 | $17.14 | $46,000 |
| 25th percentile | $40,720 | $3,393 | $19.58 | $52,542 |
| Median | $48,310 | $4,026 | $23.23 | $62,335 |
| 75th percentile | $56,430 | $4,702 | $27.13 | $72,813 |
| 90th percentile | $64,040 | $5,337 | $30.79 | $82,632 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,120 a year in pay and about $10,477 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,590 in pay. 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 Reno, and the Nevada statewide median of $46,570 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Reno
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,025 to the $48,310 median and brings it to $62,335 a year. 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 Reno
Of the 17 roles we track in Reno, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between HR assistants ($48,950) and medical administrative assistants ($46,990). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,500.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | +7.6% | 3,160 | |
| HR Assistant | +1.3% | 250 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 3,230 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.7% | 1,200 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -9.1% | 3,870 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Reno (+1.6%), between sales development representatives (+1.7%) and virtual receptionists (+0.7%). The typical role here is at -1.9%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Reno than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 13.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Reno, 11.6% across Nevada and 10.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $46,040 in Las Vegas-Henderson to $49,270 in Carson City, a gap of $3,230 a year. The one area in Nevada with more administrative assistants, Las Vegas-Henderson, NV ($46,040), pays less: a bigger pool at a lower median.
| Area | Median | vs Reno | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +2.0% | 960 | |
| Reno, NV | this area | 3,230 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | -1.1% | 1,330 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | -4.7% | 11,080 |
Reno against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Reno is #89 of 520 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Nevada, Medford and Greeley pay just above Reno and Midland and Champaign-Urbana just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Reno. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Reno | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | +15.2% | 3,220 | jobs | |
| Greeley, CO | +0.2% | 1,160 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | +0.0% | 880 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | this area | 3,230 | ||
| Midland, TX | -0.1% | 1,400 | pay | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | -0.1% | 1,220 | pay | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -5.3% | 3,270 | jobs | |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | -19.3% | 3,180 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Reno, NV?
About $62,335 a year at the median, or $5,195 a month: $48,310 in pay plus about $14,025 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do administrative assistants earn in Reno?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $48,310 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,650, the 90th $64,040, and the middle half earned $40,720 to $56,430.
Is Reno cheaper than the rest of Nevada for administrative assistants?
No, it costs more: a median of $48,310 against $46,570 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is Carson City at $49,270, the next down the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area at $47,800.
How many administrative assistants work in Reno?
BLS counts about 3,230 in the May 2025 survey. That is 19% of the Nevada total of 16,790. Only Las Vegas-Henderson has more in Nevada.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Reno?
Yes: $1,320 a year more at the median. The medians are $48,310 and $46,990.
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.