Administrative Assistant salary in Yuma, AZ
Hiring an administrative assistant costs less in Yuma than in Arizona or the country as a whole. The median is $42,390 a year1: 11.6% below the Arizona statewide median of $47,940 and 10.8% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #344 of 520 areas. BLS counts about 690 people in this job here, 2% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Yuma, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yuma against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | $34,270 | $42,390 | $55,430 | |
| Arizona | $36,420 | $47,940 | $67,980 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Yuma earns $37,300–$48,820. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $55,430, only 1.6 times the bottom tenth, against 2.0 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $11,520 wide, against $15,350 across Arizona and $19,170 nationally: employers in Yuma 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 | $34,270 | $2,856 | $16.48 | $44,219 |
| 25th percentile | $37,300 | $3,108 | $17.93 | $48,129 |
| Median | $42,390 | $3,532 | $20.38 | $54,697 |
| 75th percentile | $48,820 | $4,068 | $23.47 | $62,994 |
| 90th percentile | $55,430 | $4,619 | $26.65 | $71,523 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $6,430 a year in pay and about $8,297 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $5,090 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 median and the 75th percentile in Yuma, and the Arizona statewide median of $47,940 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Yuma
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 $12,307 to the $42,390 median and brings it to $54,697 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 Yuma
Of the 16 roles we track in Yuma, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between medical administrative assistants ($43,940) and HR assistants ($38,250). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,910.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | +6.1% | 460 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +3.7% | 240 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 690 | |
| HR Assistant | -9.8% | 60 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -10.8% | 130 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #6 of the 16 roles we track in Yuma (-10.8%), between accountants (-8.8%) and bookkeepers (-11.2%). The typical role here is at -15.5%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Yuma than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 12.4% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Yuma, 8.9% across Arizona and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $40,230 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $48,800 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $8,570 a year. Of the 5 areas in Arizona with more administrative assistants than Yuma, 1 pays less: Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ ($41,140).
| Area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +8.5% | 550 | |
| Tucson, AZ | +6.2% | 3,630 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +5.2% | 830 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | +3.6% | 1,310 | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 690 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -2.9% | 740 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -5.1% | 360 |
Yuma against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yuma is #396 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Fayetteville and Missoula pay just above Yuma and Elizabethtown and Victoria just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Yuma. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | +8.9% | 700 | jobs | |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | +4.0% | 700 | jobs | |
| Missoula, MT | +0.3% | 480 | pay | |
| Fayetteville, NC | +0.0% | 1,100 | pay | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 690 | ||
| Elizabethtown, KY | -0.1% | 470 | pay | |
| Victoria, TX | -0.4% | 440 | pay | |
| Johnstown, PA | -8.8% | 700 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Yuma, AZ?
About $54,697 a year at the median, or $4,558 a month: $42,390 in pay plus about $12,307 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do administrative assistants earn in Yuma?
The median was $42,390 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,270, the 90th $55,430, and the middle half earned $37,300 to $48,820.
Is Yuma cheaper than the rest of Arizona for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $42,390 against $47,940 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is the Arizona nonmetro area at $43,920, the next down Lake Havasu City-Kingman at $41,140.
How many administrative assistants work in Yuma?
BLS counts about 690 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Arizona total of 31,220. 5 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Lake Havasu City-Kingman, with about 740.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than an HR assistant in Yuma?
Yes: $4,140 a year more at the median. The medians are $42,390 and $38,250.
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.