Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary (2025)
Based on 459,910 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,560 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,390 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $76,590 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $94,390 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $109,850 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$51K
25th
$61K
Median
$77K
75th
$94K
90th
$110K
Highest Paying States for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $92,220 |
| District of Columbia | $91,590 |
| New Jersey | $89,380 |
| Connecticut | $87,360 |
| Massachusetts | $87,060 |
| New York | $86,750 |
| Virginia | $83,140 |
| Hawaii | $82,370 |
| Washington | $82,020 |
| Maryland | $80,770 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $92,220 per year, while Maryland has an average of $80,770 — a difference of $11,450. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 459,910 workers were employed as Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistantss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $79,140 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-6011