Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Administrative Assistant jobs in New York, NY

122,680 administrative assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $51,440/year median · 8% above the national median.

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The median administrative assistant salary in New York, NY is $51,440/year, with a typical range of $45,140 to $61,150 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Administrative Assistant pay in New York, NY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $45,140 $51,440 $61,150
25th$45,140 Median$51,440 75th$61,150 vs US8% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant). Full Administrative Assistant salary guide →

What is a Administrative Assistant salary in New York?

The median administrative assistant salary in New York, NY is $51,440/year, with a typical range of $45,140 to $61,150 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 122,680 administrative assistants employed in the New York metro area.

Administrative Assistant pay bands in New York 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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$42,952–$56,584
Common on
Lever

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$46,038–$56,584
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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$45,267–$56,584
Common on
Lever

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$48,353–$60,287
Common on
Greenhouse

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$46,038–$61,213
Common on
Lever

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

Administrative Assistant Career Ladder — New York Metro

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

  1. Entry Administrative Assistant0–2 yrs$37,036
  2. Mid Administrative Assistant2–5 yrs$48,868
  3. Senior Administrative Assistant5–8 yrs$61,728
  4. Staff Administrative Assistant8–12 yrs$74,588
  5. Lead Administrative Assistant12+ yrs$87,448

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

Employers in the Administrative Assistant hiring market in New York

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

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 New York post Administrative Assistant jobs

Employers in the New York 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 New York, NY — Common Questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant earn in New York, NY?
Median $51,440/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $45,140–$61,150. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in New York?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 122,680 Administrative Assistant roles employed in the New York metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New York 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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