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Administrative assistant salary in Boston, MA, 2026

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$23.69
13%
above national average
Average $23.69
Low $17.06
High $32.89

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $23.69 per hour in Boston, MA. 614 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Boston, MA

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Sales Administrative Assistant...
DELO3.7out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Boston Public Schools
 
$156,000per year
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State Street
 
$130,000per year
EVERCORE
 
$97,500per year
ZoomInfo
 
$96,720per year
RBC
 
$92,500per year
DLA Piper
 
$90,792per year

Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Boston, MA

  1. Cambridge, MA
    $27.14 per hour
  2. Amherst, MA
    $25.69 per hour
  3. Waltham, MA
    $24.95 per hour
  4. Newton, MA
    $24.17 per hour
  5. Framingham, MA
    $23.92 per hour

Where can an Administrative Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Boston, MA?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $14.39 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $22.49 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $30.27 per hour