Administrative Assistant salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$55,020/year
about $26.45 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,690 – $63,710
Half of administrative assistants in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $55,020 a year and half earn less. That's 16% higher than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #7 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,300 | $18.89 |
| 25th | $46,690 | $22.45 |
| Median (50th) | $55,020 | $26.45 |
| 75th | $63,710 | $30.63 |
| 90th (top earners) | $76,110 | $36.59 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,690 ($22.45/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,690 to $63,710 ($22.45 to $30.63/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $63,710 ($30.63/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, Sacramento 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.