How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$44,442 / yrTotal Pay
$42,299 / yrBase Pay
$2,143 / yrAdditional Pay

$44,442

 / yr
$34K$58K
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The estimated total pay for a Administrative Assistant is $44,442 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $42,299 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,143 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$44,442 /yr
Administrative Assistant
$66,490 /yr
Senior Administrative Assistant
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Related Job Titles

For Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Admin Assistant Salaries with median pay of $40,495, Human Resources Administrative Assistant Salaries with median pay of $48,496, Receptionist Salaries with median pay of $36,617, Administrative Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $50,214.

Top Paying Companies

For an Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include U.S. Bank, WolfNet Technologies and Tierra Encantada.

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U.S. Bank
$69,389/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$44,442 /yr
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University of Minnesota
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Administrative AssistantSee 52 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr

$54,567

 / yr

$30

 / hr

$65,825

 / yr

$27

 / hr

$69,389

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$53,350

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$63,740

 / yr

$63,828

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$68,507

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$27

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Top Paying Industries

For an Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 5 paying industries for an Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Financial Services with a median total pay of $66,873, Information Technology with a median total pay of $65,741, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $64,827, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $60,854, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $60,491.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$66,873

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$65,741

    7% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$64,827

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$60,854

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$60,491

    1% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Administrative Assistant are U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and North Star Resource Group.

U.S. BankU.S. Bank$69,389/yr
Wells FargoWells Fargo$66,873/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Administrative?

Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software.

How does the Administrative assistant salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Administrative assistant in US is $41,761 per year based on 59,797 salary contributions, which is 4.01% less than the salary for a Administrative assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Administrative assistant gets the highest compensation are Splunk, Inc., Apple Inc. and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Bigger companies typically pay 6.44% more than smaller companies for a Administrative assistant.

Recent Salaries Shared

For administrative assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Franchise Administration

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Admin Assistant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Administrative Assistant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$33

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Administration Coordinator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Ops Administrator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Office Assistant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Administrative Assistant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$18

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATOR

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Administrative Assistant pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is $42,299 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 124794 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Administrative Assistant employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for an Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $54,163 per year.

The lowest salary for an Administrative Assistant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $33,034 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Administrative Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Administrative Assistant.

Administrative assistant jobs offer insider access to a variety of professions. While base pay is modest, the role provides the opportunity for well-organized individuals with a high school diploma to see behind the scenes of their chosen field through a support role. Candidates can increase their pay by gaining work experience, working for private-sector firms rather than non-profits or government agencies, or upskilling through community college courses. Opportunities also exist for advancement to executive assistant.

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Ratings on Glassdoor reveal that 68% of administrative assistants consider their salary to be a good one. By having a degree in a related subject, learning in-demand skills, and getting an additional $2,143.40 per year, you can help qualify your administrative assistant salary as good.

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As an administrative assistant, your salary will change over time depending on your skills and experience. However, you should make between $34,276.73 and $58,085.31, making around $44,442.25 on average, if you follow the average career path of an admin assistant. After learning on-the-job skills and building experience, you might take the next step as a senior administrative assistant, which offers a higher average.

Learn more about negotiating salaries from thousands of other real professionals

Do you want to make more money as an administrative assistant? One thing you could do is further your education by getting an associate's degree in business administration or a bachelor's degree in business or finance. Alternatively, sign up for a training course to learn an in-demand skill, such as bookkeeping, data processing, documentation, or business writing, and keep on top of new developments in your industry. Finally, ensure that you're proficient in the types of software that admin assistants need to use, such as Microsoft Office, Powershell, and Active Directory. This will prepare you to confidently apply for opportunities as an administrative assistant.

Whether you're browsing [administrative assistant jobs](https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/administrative-assistant-jobs-SRCH_KO0,24.htm) or have received your first offer, it's worth learning how to negotiate the best salary possible. If you're just applying, making a strong first impression in the interview is essential, so take a look at the top admin assistant interview questions and their answers. When negotiating, make a list of every point in your favor: your education, your experience, specific things you did at your last job, and any training you've received. This way you can bring up concrete points when speaking to your new boss. Work out what you should be making based on your level of experience, and ask for it.