Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Administrative Assistant jobs in Durham, NC

3,120 administrative assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.00/hour ($47,840/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median administrative assistant salary in Durham, NC is $23.00/hour ($47,840/year), with a typical range of $41,460 to $56,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Administrative Assistant pay in Durham, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Durham metro. Half of Administrative Assistants earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $41,460 $47,840 $56,540
25th$41,460 Median$47,840 75th$56,540 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant). Full Administrative Assistant salary guide →

What is a Administrative Assistant salary in Durham?

The median administrative assistant salary in Durham, NC is $23.00/hour ($47,840/year), with a typical range of $41,460 to $56,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,120 administrative assistants employed in the Durham metro area.

Administrative Assistant pay bands in Durham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Typical entry level band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$43,534–$58,651
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Typical entry level band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$39,946–$55,207
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Typical senior band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$39,946–$57,790
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Typical senior band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$45,687–$57,790
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Administrative Assistant

Typical lead band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$39,946–$55,207
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Administrative Assistant Career Ladder — Durham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Durham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Administrative Assistant0–2 yrs$34,444
  2. Mid Administrative Assistant2–5 yrs$45,448
  3. Senior Administrative Assistant5–8 yrs$57,408
  4. Staff Administrative Assistant8–12 yrs$69,368
  5. Lead Administrative Assistant12+ yrs$81,328

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant).

Employers in the Administrative Assistant hiring market in Durham

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Durham post Administrative Assistant jobs

Employers in the Durham metro typically post Administrative Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Administrative Assistant in Durham, NC — Common Questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant earn in Durham, NC?
Median $23.00/hour ($47,840/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $41,460–$56,540. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Durham?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,120 Administrative Assistant roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Durham employers use for Administrative Assistant?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Administrative Assistant jobs for me?
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