Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in the United States was $76,590 ($36.82 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,560 | $24.31 |
| 25th | $61,390 | $29.52 |
| Median | $76,590 | $36.82 |
| 75th | $94,390 | $45.38 |
| 90th | $109,850 | $52.81 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-6011
- Total U.S. employment: 459,910
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $50,560, median pay is $76,590, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $109,850.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $69,450 | $33.39 | -9.3% | 2,880 |
| Alaska | $66,210 | $31.83 | -13.6% | 1,320 |
| Arizona | $70,770 | $34.03 | -7.6% | 6,490 |
| Arkansas | $51,600 | $24.81 | -32.6% | 2,070 |
| California | $89,000 | $42.79 | +16.2% | 59,640 |
| Colorado | $65,850 | $31.66 | -14.0% | 10,340 |
| Connecticut | $82,520 | $39.67 | +7.7% | 6,490 |
| Delaware | $78,920 | $37.94 | +3.0% | 1,320 |
| District of Columbia | $90,850 | $43.68 | +18.6% | 4,560 |
| Florida | $64,710 | $31.11 | -15.5% | 19,220 |
| Georgia | $68,290 | $32.83 | -10.8% | 14,560 |
| Hawaii | $80,710 | $38.81 | +5.4% | 1,440 |
| Idaho | $60,200 | $28.94 | -21.4% | 1,180 |
| Illinois | $74,390 | $35.76 | -2.9% | 14,900 |
| Indiana | $59,080 | $28.41 | -22.9% | 5,060 |
| Iowa | $62,340 | $29.97 | -18.6% | 4,150 |
| Kansas | $64,860 | $31.19 | -15.3% | 2,750 |
| Kentucky | $62,410 | $30.01 | -18.5% | 2,700 |
| Louisiana | $53,240 | $25.60 | -30.5% | 9,270 |
| Maine | $64,100 | $30.82 | -16.3% | 2,320 |
| Maryland | $78,540 | $37.76 | +2.5% | 13,960 |
| Massachusetts | $82,650 | $39.73 | +7.9% | 14,820 |
| Michigan | $66,840 | $32.14 | -12.7% | 9,030 |
| Minnesota | $78,470 | $37.73 | +2.5% | 7,970 |
| Mississippi | $55,670 | $26.77 | -27.3% | 1,240 |
| Missouri | $60,320 | $29.00 | -21.2% | 8,500 |
| Montana | $59,750 | $28.73 | -22.0% | 550 |
| Nebraska | $66,210 | $31.83 | -13.6% | 1,860 |
| Nevada | $67,830 | $32.61 | -11.4% | 2,670 |
| New Hampshire | $71,650 | $34.45 | -6.4% | 1,210 |
| New Jersey | $89,520 | $43.04 | +16.9% | 11,690 |
| New Mexico | $73,890 | $35.53 | -3.5% | 2,800 |
| New York | $80,640 | $38.77 | +5.3% | 88,890 |
| North Carolina | $70,140 | $33.72 | -8.4% | 8,890 |
| North Dakota | $61,270 | $29.46 | -20.0% | 540 |
| Ohio | $69,600 | $33.46 | -9.1% | 10,940 |
| Oklahoma | $59,910 | $28.81 | -21.8% | 2,810 |
| Oregon | $75,480 | $36.29 | -1.4% | 6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,270 | $36.19 | -1.7% | 12,910 |
| Rhode Island | $77,820 | $37.41 | +1.6% | 950 |
| South Carolina | $60,890 | $29.28 | -20.5% | 3,880 |
| South Dakota | $55,170 | $26.53 | -28.0% | 1,230 |
| Tennessee | $68,190 | $32.78 | -11.0% | 5,360 |
| Texas | $71,990 | $34.61 | -6.0% | 34,520 |
| Utah | $61,130 | $29.39 | -20.2% | 5,440 |
| Vermont | $70,770 | $34.02 | -7.6% | 770 |
| Virginia | $80,330 | $38.62 | +4.9% | 10,360 |
| Washington | $79,250 | $38.10 | +3.5% | 11,560 |
| West Virginia | $63,820 | $30.68 | -16.7% | 860 |
| Wisconsin | $68,920 | $33.14 | -10.0% | 4,480 |
| Wyoming | $52,210 | $25.10 | -31.8% | 560 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?
The median annual wage for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $76,590 ($36.82 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 459,910 executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.82. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.