Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $22.86
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, May 2024 (updated April 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.