Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Administrative Assistant jobs in Milwaukee, WI

7,930 administrative assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.31/hour ($48,480/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median administrative assistant salary in Milwaukee, WI is $23.31/hour ($48,480/year), with a typical range of $43,520 to $57,870 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Administrative Assistant pay in Milwaukee, WI

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $43,520 $48,480 $57,870
25th$43,520 Median$48,480 75th$57,870 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Administrative Assistant salary in Milwaukee?

The median administrative assistant salary in Milwaukee, WI is $23.31/hour ($48,480/year), with a typical range of $43,520 to $57,870 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,930 administrative assistants employed in the Milwaukee metro area.

Administrative Assistant pay bands in Milwaukee 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.

Lead Administrative Assistant

Typical lead band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$42,662–$58,563
Common on
iCIMS

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

Staff Administrative Assistant

Typical staff band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$44,116–$60,309
Common on
Lever

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

Mid Level Administrative Assistant

Typical mid level band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$46,298–$59,436
Common on
Ashby

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

Staff Administrative Assistant

Typical staff band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$44,844–$57,691
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 Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$44,844–$59,436
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 — Milwaukee Metro

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

  1. Entry Administrative Assistant0–2 yrs$34,905
  2. Mid Administrative Assistant2–5 yrs$46,056
  3. Senior Administrative Assistant5–8 yrs$58,176
  4. Staff Administrative Assistant8–12 yrs$70,296
  5. Lead Administrative Assistant12+ yrs$82,416

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

Employers in the Administrative Assistant hiring market in Milwaukee

  • 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 Milwaukee post Administrative Assistant jobs

Employers in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI — Common Questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant earn in Milwaukee, WI?
Median $23.31/hour ($48,480/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $43,520–$57,870. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Milwaukee?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,930 Administrative Assistant roles employed in the Milwaukee metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Milwaukee 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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