Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Utah
The median administrative assistant in Utah earned $47,050 a year in May 2025[1], 1.0% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Utah at #24 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $31,600 | $47,050 | $63,850 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Utah earns $37,930–$55,260; the top tenth earns $63,850 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 Utah median that makes about $67,214 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 Utah
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $59,330 | 600 | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $57,580 | 6,670 | |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $53,650 | 2,650 | |
| Ogden, UT | $55,120 | 2,210 | |
| St. George, UT | $50,670 | 880 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | $53,030 | 540 | |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $52,030 | 1,350 |
Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($48,310) and High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area the least ($43,400): $4,910 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 Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | +1.2% | |
| North Dakota | +0.9% | |
| Utah | +0.0% | |
| Nebraska | -0.6% | |
| Nevada | -1.0% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Utah?
The median was $47,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,930 to $55,260.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Utah?
About $67,214 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Utah do administrative assistants earn the most?
Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $48,310 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.