Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in New York

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in New York was $80,640 +5.3% vs national

New York vs United States

New YorkUnited States
Median annual$80,640$76,590
Median hourly$38.77$36.82
Employment88,890459,910
Location quotient3.11.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Reading the data

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $61,420, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $122,440 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Employment density in New York is 3.10x the national average — a above-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in New York?

The median annual wage in New York is $80,640 ($38.77 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does New York compare to the national average for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?

The New York median of $80,640 is 5.3% higher than the U.S. median of $76,590.

How many executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants work in New York?

Approximately 88,890 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.