Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

Ranked #5 of 51 · MA

10% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,060 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $82,650
Employment 14,820

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $59,320P25 $69,560 Median $82,650P75 $100,170P90 $123,930

About 80% of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantss in Massachusetts earn between $59,320 and $123,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Massachusetts
$87,060
U.S. average
$79,140

The mean executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Massachusetts is $87,060, about 10% above the U.S. average ($79,140). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $85,260 $89,990 11,290
Barnstable Town, MA $79,810 $82,450 310
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,740 $77,200 180
Worcester, MA $75,350 $77,120 1,310
Pittsfield, MA $72,790 $74,810 150
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $72,050 $74,050 240
Springfield, MA $71,060 $73,440 590

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Massachusetts?

The median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Massachusetts is $82,650 per year (mean $87,060), and about 80% earn between $59,320 and $123,930.

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make per hour in Massachusetts?

Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $87,060 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Massachusetts a high-paying state for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?

Massachusetts ranks #5 of 51 states for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $87,060 is about 10% above the U.S. average of $79,140.

Which metro areas in Massachusetts pay executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants are Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($85,260), Barnstable Town, MA ($79,810), Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area ($76,740), by median annual wage.

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