Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary
- 10th pct
- $50,560
- Middle 50%
- $61,390–$94,390
- 90th pct
- $109,850
The BLS estimates 459,910 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $76,590 ($36.82 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 43-6011). Across 262 metros with published figures, medians range from $35,800 in Aguadilla, PR to $106,220 in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE459,910 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
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Where Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants earn the most
262 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $106,220 | 5,300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,190 | 11,250 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $100,930 | 1,710 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $92,240 | 490 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $90,320 | 12,960 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $87,910 | 3,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $86,190 | 230 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,260 | 11,290 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $84,540 | 4,510 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $84,090 | 260 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,840 | 76,950 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,850 | 20,850 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $90,320 | 12,960 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,260 | 11,290 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,190 | 11,250 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,770 | 10,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $72,090 | 10,060 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $69,600 | 8,560 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $80,230 | 8,290 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $78,380 | 8,260 |
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Questions
What is the median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in the U.S.?
$76,590 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $61,390–$94,390.
How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $36.82 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $29.52–$45.38 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $52.81. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($106,220), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($105,190), Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($100,930). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.