Administrative assistant jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 13,270
Employers: 6,248

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $21.01Across 3,972 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $49,629Across 713 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $4,168Across 91 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $4,711Across 15 listings
Average starting payUSD / day: $128Across 12 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%196 listings
Hybrid: 1%139 listings
On-site: 8%1,102 listings

Not specified: 89% (11,833 listings)

Employers hiring include Jobconversion, LLC (381), Robert Half (210), Express Employment Professionals (168).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Administrative assistant jobs in the United States

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Administrative Assistant
City of Tumwater
Tumwater, WA
- $5,960 to $7,988 USD / month
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Admin Assistant
Vaco LLC
Los Angeles, CA
- $17 USD / hour
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Administrative Assistant I
Universal Engineering Sciences
Flagstaff, AZ
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Administrative Assistant I
Universal Engineering Sciences
Houston, TX
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Clinical Administrative Assistant / Office & Admin Specialist Sr
State of Minnesota
St. Peter, MN
- $22.62 to $30.62 USD / hour
Working Title: Clinical Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant - Administration
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Golden Valley, MN
…what makes us different and how you can make your mark as an Administrative Assistant at…
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Administrative Assistant
IDR, Inc
Maple Grove, MN
- $20 to $27 USD / hour
IDR is seeking a Administrative Assistant to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Maple Grove, MN. In this role, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support…
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
Duluth, MN
- $20.72 to $30.03 USD / hour
ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY to join our NURSING ADMINISTRATION team!
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Administrative Assistant IV
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN
- $25.6 to $35.86 USD / hour
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Administrative Assistant III
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN
- $22.4 to $31.4 USD / hour
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Clinic Administrative Assistant
BTX USA Bio-Med Appl of Texas Inc
Spring, TX
Be the "face" of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities-and use your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families. As a secretary/receptionist at…
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Administrative Assistant
Vermeer Corporation
Griswold, IA
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Clerk/Admin Assistant - North Slope, AK
DUS Website
North Slope, AK
We are seeking a dependable, detail-orientated Clerk/Admin Assistant to support daily operations at a remote camp site on the North Slope of Alaska. This role is responsible for performing…
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Food & Beverage Office Administrative Assistant - The Little Nell - Winter
Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen, CO
- Up to $26 USD / hour
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Administrative Secretary - Behavioral Health
GMC Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
Performs varied secretarial and administrative duties.
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Human Resources Administrative Assistant
City of Boston (MA)
Boston, MA
- $63,058.79 to $87,322.36 USD / year
Reporting to the Civilian Employment & Recruitment Analyst, the Human Resources Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties within the Human…
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
Compass Group
Modesto, CA
- $21 USD / hour
- Full-time
We are hiring immediately for a full time ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position.
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Administrative Assistant (Fruit Business)
AFC Franchise Corp
Torrance, CA
Performs administrative and office support activities for fast paced environment. Using computer, communication and data entry skills, an administrative assistant is to assist both complex…
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Administrative Assistant 3 - School of Medicine
University of Nevada, Reno
United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 3 in the Sch
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Administrative Assistant - 60014422
State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
- $37,944 to $49,266 USD / year
…Facilities Management and Property Services (DFMPS) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the team. Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings,…
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Administrative Assistant II, Financial Aid Services (Henderson)
College of Southern Nevada
United States
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Administrative Assistant (NON SCHOOL BASED)
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
- $21.86 to $22.84 USD / hour
The Administrative Assistant maintains records and schedules, performs clerical functions, and handles approved communication for a department. The position has a retirement association…
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA)
Naval Education and Training Command
Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL
Summary You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA) in the STUDENT CONTROL DEPARTMENT of the RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND. Responsibilities You will utilize computer and software to…
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III
Arizona Department of Administration
AZ
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Administrative Support Assistant
BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Moncks Corner, SC
- $18.3 to $21.05 USD / hour
This position typically performs basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

City of Boston (MA)

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Boston, MA, United States

$63,058.79 to $87,322.36 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $63,058.79 to $87,322.36 USD / year
Apply by: Dec 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Overview

This is a provisional appointment.

Reporting to the Civilian Employment & Recruitment Analyst, the Human Resources Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties within the Human Resources Division.

Responsibilities

The HR Administrative Assistant's primary responsibilities include preparing and processing various documents and electronic forms relating to all personnel transactions for department personnel, providing administrative and clerical support to the Employment Services unit, and assisting with assignments that support the success of the Human Resources Division.

Assist in hiring process for civilian personnel including tracking new hires and applicants.
Enter and maintain applicant information and status using NEO-GOV.
Administer requisitions in the Career Center; ensures job requisitions in NEO-GOV conform to personnel policies and procedures, i.e., checks to ensure details such as number of targeted and available openings, position numbers, posting dates and sites, departmental promotional language, skills/experience conform to accepted policy, and hiring team and question sets are entered correctly.
Maintain interview and hiring records.
Schedule screening assessments and pre-screening appointments (i.e. drug test, finger prints) for prospective candidates.
Coordinate pre-employment paperwork and onboarding process.
May administer employment screening tests for prospective candidates.
Assist in scheduling interviews for various departments as needed.
Assist candidates with the employment process and the completion of new hire forms.
Process hire transactions in PeopleSoft.
Serve as back-up to other HR assistants.
Assist with Human Resources projects and assignments such as the Recruit Class, Promotional Exams, and Annual Compliance.
Perform other related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience performing administrative work.
Ability to exercise good judgment, focus on detail, and maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by the job.
The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational, communication, writing and interpersonal skills; demonstrated attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
Preference given to applicants with human resources and HRIS/HCM systems experience.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-16 Hours per week: 35

Benefits

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more. Benefits Available to City Workers

Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.
Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.
Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.
Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov. The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

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Skills

Scheduling
Oracle PeopleSoft
Regulatory compliance
Confidentiality
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Oracle HRIS
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