Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Hourly Pay
As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive in the United States was $22.86, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $16.00 |
| 25th | $18.67 |
| Median | $22.86 |
| 75th | $27.89 |
| 90th | $31.90 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.86; the mean hourly wage is $23.73.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $16.00 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $31.90 per hour.