Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in South Carolina

Ranked #39 of 51 · SC

17.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,080 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $60,890
Employment 3,880

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $42,600P25 $50,290 Median $60,890P75 $77,160P90 $92,370

About 80% of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantss in South Carolina earn between $42,600 and $92,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Carolina
$65,080
U.S. average
$79,140

The mean executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in South Carolina is $65,080, about 17.8% below the U.S. average ($79,140). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $71,130 $71,220 680
Charleston-North Charleston, SC $65,470 $69,300 530
Spartanburg, SC $62,640 $68,210 170
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $62,270 $69,340 70
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $60,210 $63,490 140
Florence, SC $59,690 $65,530 110
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $58,220 $64,230 70
Sumter, SC $57,460 $64,310 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in South Carolina?

The median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in South Carolina is $60,890 per year (mean $65,080), and about 80% earn between $42,600 and $92,370.

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

Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

South Carolina ranks #39 of 51 states for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $65,080 is about 17.8% below the U.S. average of $79,140.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants are Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ($71,130), Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($65,470), Spartanburg, SC ($62,640), by median annual wage.

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