Explore Jobs
Find Specific Jobs
Explore Careers
Explore Professions
Best Companies
Explore Companies
Desk Assistant salary
Average desk assistant salary
$13.15
How much does a desk assistant make?
The average desk assistant salary in the United States is $27,353. Desk assistant salaries typically range between $12,000 and $61,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for desk assistants is $13.15 per hour.
Desk assistant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Desk assistants earn the highest average salary in New York.
Level up your salary
Let Zippi find your next Desk Assistant job
Level up your salary
Let Zippi find your next Desk Assistant job
Where can a Desk Assistant earn more?
Desk Assistant Salaries By Experience Level
Desk Assistant salary estimates from across the web
Average desk assistant salary by state
The average desk assistant salary in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average desk assistant salary states are Florida, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
- State View
- County View
Highest paying states for desk assistants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $67,875 | $32.63 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $53,667 | $25.80 |
| 3 | Maryland | $50,992 | $24.52 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $51,816 | $24.91 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $48,664 | $23.40 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $51,307 | $24.67 |
| 7 | Delaware | $50,386 | $24.22 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $45,292 | $21.77 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $54,474 | $26.19 |
| 10 | Colorado | $37,317 | $17.94 |
| 11 | Ohio | $35,516 | $17.07 |
| 12 | Michigan | $38,856 | $18.68 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $37,607 | $18.08 |
| 14 | Maine | $40,579 | $19.51 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $45,529 | $21.89 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $36,887 | $17.73 |
| 17 | Vermont | $43,124 | $20.73 |
| 18 | California | $36,836 | $17.71 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $35,006 | $16.83 |
| 20 | Virginia | $33,448 | $16.08 |
| 21 | Nevada | $29,981 | $14.41 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $30,813 | $14.81 |
| 23 | Alaska | $30,999 | $14.90 |
| 24 | Illinois | $36,175 | $17.39 |
| 25 | Montana | $28,471 | $13.69 |
| 26 | Utah | $27,068 | $13.01 |
| 27 | Oregon | $33,677 | $16.19 |
| 28 | Washington | $36,889 | $17.74 |
| 29 | Arizona | $26,243 | $12.62 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $25,206 | $12.12 |
| 31 | Indiana | $30,790 | $14.80 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $27,714 | $13.32 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $25,669 | $12.34 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $27,156 | $13.06 |
| 35 | Texas | $23,965 | $11.52 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $25,247 | $12.14 |
| 37 | Florida | $22,869 | $10.99 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $24,127 | $11.60 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $27,263 | $13.11 |
| 40 | Iowa | $25,743 | $12.38 |
| 41 | Georgia | $23,431 | $11.26 |
| 42 | Missouri | $25,451 | $12.24 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $25,495 | $12.26 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $25,735 | $12.37 |
| 45 | Idaho | $25,592 | $12.30 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $22,743 | $10.93 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $23,299 | $11.20 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $20,514 | $9.86 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $21,417 | $10.30 |
| 50 | Kansas | $21,964 | $10.56 |
| 51 | Alabama | $21,856 | $10.51 |
Highest paying cities for desk assistants
The highest-paying cities for desk assistants are New York, NY, Westfield, MA, and Baltimore, MD.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $67,980 | $32.68 |
| 2 | Westfield, MA | $55,465 | $26.67 |
| 3 | Baltimore, MD | $51,690 | $24.85 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $48,522 | $23.33 |
| 5 | Portland, ME | $41,654 | $20.03 |
| 6 | Euclid, OH | $41,479 | $19.94 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $39,390 | $18.94 |
| 8 | Minneapolis, MN | $37,663 | $18.11 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $37,391 | $17.98 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $36,773 | $17.68 |
| 11 | Grand Rapids, MI | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 12 | Green Bay, WI | $36,339 | $17.47 |
| 13 | Morgantown, WV | $35,097 | $16.87 |
| 14 | Norfolk, VA | $31,819 | $15.30 |
| 15 | Anchorage, AK | $30,928 | $14.87 |
| 16 | Greensboro, NC | $25,922 | $12.46 |
| 17 | College Station, TX | $23,881 | $11.48 |
| 18 | Gainesville, FL | $22,916 | $11.02 |
| 19 | Lawrence, KS | $22,121 | $10.64 |
| 20 | Montgomery, AL | $21,633 | $10.40 |
Desk Assistant salary details
A desk assistant's salary ranges from $12,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $61,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a desk assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $27,353 | $2,279 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
| 10th Percentile | $12,000 | $1,000 | $6 |
Highest paying desk assistant jobs
The highest paying types of desk assistants are guest lecturer, service desk analyst, and assistant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Auditor/Front Desk | $30,799 | $2,567 | $14.81 | 75,445 |
| Guest Lecturer | $67,058 | $5,588 | $32.24 | 24,129 |
| Night Auditor | $31,498 | $2,625 | $15.14 | 29,341 |
| Front Desk Clerk | $26,669 | $2,222 | $12.82 | 141,042 |
| Guest Services Agent | $29,063 | $2,422 | $13.97 | 94,858 |
| Guest Relations Representative | $28,790 | $2,399 | $13.84 | 35,239 |
Which companies pay desk assistants the most?
Desk assistant salaries at Massachusetts General Hospital and Westfield State University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average desk assistant salary at companies like PSEA and University of Mississippi are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $107,450 | $51.66 |
| 2 | Westfield State University | $78,128 | $37.56 |
| 3 | PSEA | $54,835 | $26.36 |
| 4 | University of Mississippi | $43,376 | $20.85 |
| 5 | Sinclair Broadcast Group | $41,663 | $20.03 |
| 6 | StoneX Group | $40,333 | $19.39 |
| 7 | Fox News | $39,426 | $18.95 |
| 8 | Epsilon Systems | $36,579 | $17.59 |
| 9 | The Walt Disney Company | $36,372 | $17.49 |
| 10 | Nicolet National Bank | $35,423 | $17.03 |
| 11 | Woodfield Country Club | $34,233 | $16.46 |
| 12 | Baptist Health | $33,698 | $16.20 |
| 13 | The University of Kansas Health System | $32,825 | $15.78 |
| 14 | Aegon Usa | $32,089 | $15.43 |
| 15 | University of Rochester | $31,592 | $15.19 |
| 16 | American Campus Communities | $30,797 | $14.81 |
| 17 | Transamerica Corporation | $30,560 | $14.69 |
| 18 | Paramount | $26,876 | $12.92 |
| 19 | Jacksonville State University | $26,460 | $12.72 |
| 20 | WMSN FOX 47 News, Madison | $26,351 | $12.67 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Desk Assistant salary trends
The average desk assistant salary has risen by $5,752 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average desk assistant earned $21,601 annually, but today, they earn $27,353 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for desk assistants over the last decade.
Compare desk assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average desk assistant salary over time
Compare desk assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Desk Assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,400 | $13.15 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $26,300 | $12.62 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $25,400 | $12.23 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $24,500 | $11.79 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $23,700 | $11.39 | +4.7% |
Recently added desk assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska System | Student Assistant 2-Flight Operations Desk Assistant | Anchorage, AK | 12/18/2024 | $31,848 |
| Bronze Technologies, Inc. | Nabet Desk Assistant Disney ยท On-Site New York, NY, US | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Riversideharley | Desk Assistant | Davidson, NC | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Industrial Light & Magic | Nabet Desk Assistant | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $45,017 |
| Capstone On Campus Management LLC | Community Desk Assistant-Student Position | Bowie, MD | 12/15/2024 | $25,044 |
| Yavapai College | SE, Learning Center Information Desk Assistant/Peer Tutor, St./Ws | Prescott, AZ | 12/13/2024 | $33,392 |
| Onondaga Community College | Residence Life Desk Assistant (Federal Work Study)-Onondaga Community College | Syracuse, NY | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| The University of Alabama | HRC Lockout Desk Assistant | Tuscaloosa, AL | 12/11/2024 | $16,696 |
| Privateinvestigators Bexley | Desk Assistant for Early Years Recruitment Agency | Kent, WA | 12/11/2024 | $30,551 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Desk Assistant) at UNI Housing | Cedar Falls, IA | 12/10/2024 | $18,783 |
Desk Assistant salary FAQs
Search for desk assistant jobs