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Administrative assistant salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in San Diego, CA?

Average base salary

$20.82
13%
above national average
Average $20.82
Low $15.22
High $28.48
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a administrative assistant is $20.82 per hour in San Diego, CA. 1.4k salaries reported, updated at May 27, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in San Diego, CA

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Top companies for Administrative Assistants in San Diego, CA

  1. City and County of San Francisco
    3.9
    266 reviews8 salaries reported
    $49.97per hour
  2. $37.42per hour
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near San Diego, CA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $24.11 per hour
    590 salaries reported
  2. San Jose, CA
    $23.56 per hour
    410 salaries reported
  3. Oakland, CA
    $23.24 per hour
    240 salaries reported
  1. Irvine, CA
    $21.48 per hour
    611 salaries reported
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $21.13 per hour
    1.9k salaries reported
  3. San Diego, CA
    $20.82 per hour
    1.4k salaries reported
  1. Sacramento, CA
    $20.71 per hour
    608 salaries reported
  2. Ontario, CA
    $19.31 per hour
    184 salaries reported
  3. Fresno, CA
    $19.03 per hour
    358 salaries reported
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Administrative Assistants

Top skills
ArcView
+148.82%salary
Top certifications
TWIC Card
+16.85%salary
Top fields of study
Business Degree
+7.69%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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Most common benefits for Administrative Assistants

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 403(b)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Commuter assistance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 68,754 ratings

45% of Administrative Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in San Diego, CA?

Office Administrator

111 job openings

Average $20.06 per hour

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

23 job openings

Average $19.19 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for an Administrative Assistant

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