Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Arizona
Median annual wage in Arizona: $47,940 +0.8% vs national
Arizona vs United States
| Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $47,940 | $47,540 |
| Median hourly | $23.05 | $22.86 |
| Employment | 31,220 | 1,706,790 |
| Location quotient | 0.88 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Arizona) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
The numbers in context
The median wage in Arizona is 0.8% above the national median — a difference of about $400 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $50,130 sits 4.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in Arizona?
The median annual wage in Arizona is $47,940 ($23.05 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive?
The Arizona median of $47,940 is 0.8% higher than the U.S. median of $47,540.
How many secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive work in Arizona?
Approximately 31,220 are employed in Arizona, per BLS OES.