Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $47,540 · Median hourly: $22.86 · Employment: 1,706,790
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 |
| 25th | $38,830 | $18.67 |
| Median | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| 75th | $58,000 | $27.89 |
| 90th | $66,350 | $31.90 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-6014
- Total U.S. employment: 1,706,790
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $33,280, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $66,350 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 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 | $41,630 | $20.01 | -12.4% | 45,050 |
| Alaska | $48,530 | $23.33 | +2.1% | 5,390 |
| Arizona | $47,940 | $23.05 | +0.8% | 31,220 |
| Arkansas | $37,630 | $18.09 | -20.8% | 8,590 |
| California | $55,400 | $26.64 | +16.5% | 158,630 |
| Colorado | $48,690 | $23.41 | +2.4% | 29,120 |
| Connecticut | $57,210 | $27.51 | +20.3% | 22,650 |
| Delaware | $47,970 | $23.06 | +0.9% | 6,320 |
| District of Columbia | $59,910 | $28.80 | +26.0% | 11,800 |
| Florida | $45,900 | $22.07 | -3.4% | 104,000 |
| Georgia | $41,600 | $20.00 | -12.5% | 44,430 |
| Hawaii | $50,830 | $24.44 | +6.9% | 7,020 |
| Idaho | $43,710 | $21.01 | -8.1% | 7,570 |
| Illinois | $48,310 | $23.23 | +1.6% | 74,280 |
| Indiana | $44,270 | $21.29 | -6.9% | 20,100 |
| Iowa | $45,150 | $21.71 | -5.0% | 12,830 |
| Kansas | $42,270 | $20.32 | -11.1% | 32,120 |
| Kentucky | $44,200 | $21.25 | -7.0% | 18,420 |
| Louisiana | $38,790 | $18.65 | -18.4% | 28,040 |
| Maine | $49,820 | $23.95 | +4.8% | 6,740 |
| Maryland | $48,680 | $23.41 | +2.4% | 54,890 |
| Massachusetts | $57,940 | $27.86 | +21.9% | 37,750 |
| Michigan | $46,020 | $22.12 | -3.2% | 40,830 |
| Minnesota | $51,400 | $24.71 | +8.1% | 31,330 |
| Mississippi | $37,340 | $17.95 | -21.5% | 14,720 |
| Missouri | $43,540 | $20.93 | -8.4% | 33,180 |
| Montana | $43,940 | $21.13 | -7.6% | 4,520 |
| Nebraska | $46,760 | $22.48 | -1.6% | 16,240 |
| Nevada | $46,570 | $22.39 | -2.0% | 16,790 |
| New Hampshire | $48,080 | $23.12 | +1.1% | 9,050 |
| New Jersey | $50,260 | $24.16 | +5.7% | 65,960 |
| New Mexico | $46,450 | $22.33 | -2.3% | 25,430 |
| New York | $49,600 | $23.85 | +4.3% | 122,490 |
| North Carolina | $45,790 | $22.01 | -3.7% | 43,690 |
| North Dakota | $47,480 | $22.83 | -0.1% | 5,800 |
| Ohio | $46,230 | $22.22 | -2.8% | 54,790 |
| Oklahoma | $39,660 | $19.07 | -16.6% | 20,120 |
| Oregon | $51,740 | $24.88 | +8.8% | 23,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,270 | $22.25 | -2.7% | 65,310 |
| Rhode Island | $52,140 | $25.07 | +9.7% | 5,200 |
| South Carolina | $44,880 | $21.58 | -5.6% | 30,180 |
| South Dakota | $41,700 | $20.05 | -12.3% | 6,120 |
| Tennessee | $45,810 | $22.03 | -3.6% | 34,580 |
| Texas | $45,140 | $21.70 | -5.0% | 149,650 |
| Utah | $47,050 | $22.62 | -1.0% | 14,870 |
| Vermont | $48,920 | $23.52 | +2.9% | 3,360 |
| Virginia | $47,620 | $22.89 | +0.2% | 31,580 |
| Washington | $57,330 | $27.56 | +20.6% | 31,710 |
| West Virginia | $40,370 | $19.41 | -15.1% | 8,820 |
| Wisconsin | $47,710 | $22.94 | +0.4% | 28,100 |
| Wyoming | $45,450 | $21.85 | -4.4% | 2,250 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive?
The median annual wage for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive is $47,540 ($22.86 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive 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 secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,706,790 secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.86. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.