Administrative Assistant salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$49,220/year
about $23.66 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $42,340 – $59,330
Half of administrative assistants in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $49,220 a year and half earn less. That's 4% higher than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #14 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,920 | $17.27 |
| 25th | $42,340 | $20.36 |
| Median (50th) | $49,220 | $23.66 |
| 75th | $59,330 | $28.52 |
| 90th (top earners) | $65,510 | $31.50 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a administrative assistant job in the Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $42,340 ($20.36/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $42,340 to $59,330 ($20.36 to $28.52/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $59,330 ($28.52/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Executive assistant roles supporting senior leaders usually pay more than general admin roles and fall under a different BLS category.
- Ask whether the role is hourly or salaried, and how overtime is handled.
- "Other duties as assigned" can grow quickly. Ask what a typical week looks like.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (SOC 43-6014). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.