Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $36.82

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$24.31
25th$29.52
Median$36.82
75th$45.38
90th$52.81

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $36.82; the mean hourly wage is $38.05.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $24.31 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $52.81 per hour.