Is Washington a strong pay market for Administrative Assistants?

At a $53,660 median, Washington is $6,120 (13%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $47,540. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as an Administrative Assistant in Washington?

Target employers paying toward the $64,090 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Administrative Assistant openings in Washington and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Administrative Assistant Salary in Washington, DC

Median: $53,660/year — $6,120 (13%) above the national median. Range: $44,750–$64,090.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Administrative Assistant salary guide

The median Administrative Assistant salary in Washington, DC is $53,660/year ($6,120 (13%) above the national median), with a typical range of $44,750–$64,090. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$53,660/year	BLS
Range	$44,750–$64,090	BLS

### Key facts for Administrative Assistant in Washington Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Administrative Assistant Salary in Washington vs. National Average

25th Pct (Washington) $44,750

Median (Washington) $53,660

75th Pct (Washington) $64,090

National median: $47,540/yr. Washington is $6,120 (13%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant).

Administrative Assistant pay in Washington, DC — common questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Washington, DC?: The median Administrative Assistant salary in Washington, DC is $53,660/year ($6,120 (13%) above the national median), with a typical range of $44,750–$64,090 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Washington a strong pay market for Administrative Assistants?: At a $53,660 median, Washington is $6,120 (13%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $47,540. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as an Administrative Assistant in Washington?: Target employers paying toward the $64,090 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Administrative Assistant openings in Washington and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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