Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Administrative Assistant jobs in San Jose, CA

7,970 administrative assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $62,940/year median · 32% above the national median.

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The median administrative assistant salary in San Jose, CA is $62,940/year, with a typical range of $53,220 to $77,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Administrative Assistant pay in San Jose, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $53,220 $62,940 $77,380
25th$53,220 Median$62,940 75th$77,380 vs US32% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant). Full Administrative Assistant salary guide →

What is a Administrative Assistant salary in San Jose?

The median administrative assistant salary in San Jose, CA is $62,940/year, with a typical range of $53,220 to $77,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,970 administrative assistants employed in the San Jose metro area.

Administrative Assistant pay bands in San Jose 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.

Staff Administrative Assistant

Typical staff band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$55,387–$76,031
Common on
Lever

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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$55,387–$70,366
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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$55,387–$78,297
Common on
Workday

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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$57,275–$79,430
Common on
Ashby

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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$60,107–$73,765
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 — San Jose Metro

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

  1. Entry Administrative Assistant0–2 yrs$45,316
  2. Mid Administrative Assistant2–5 yrs$59,793
  3. Senior Administrative Assistant5–8 yrs$75,528
  4. Staff Administrative Assistant8–12 yrs$91,263
  5. Lead Administrative Assistant12+ yrs$106,998

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

Employers in the Administrative Assistant hiring market in San Jose

  • 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 San Jose post Administrative Assistant jobs

Employers in the San Jose 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 San Jose, CA — Common Questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant earn in San Jose, CA?
Median $62,940/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $53,220–$77,380. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in San Jose?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,970 Administrative Assistant roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Jose 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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