Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Washington

Ranked #9 of 51 · WA

3.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,020 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $79,250
Employment 11,560

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $59,810P25 $72,670 Median $79,250P75 $90,570P90 $106,720

About 80% of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantss in Washington earn between $59,810 and $106,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Washington
$82,020
U.S. average
$79,140

The mean executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Washington is $82,020, about 3.6% above the U.S. average ($79,140). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Washington

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,860 $85,450 7,370
Kennewick-Richland, WA $80,090 $79,430 340
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $79,510 $78,450 720
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,670 $77,880 230
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $77,770 $77,530 360
Bellingham, WA $76,870 $75,940 240
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $75,770 $76,530 250
Longview-Kelso, WA $75,290 $73,710 100

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Washington is $79,250 per year (mean $82,020), and about 80% earn between $59,810 and $106,720.

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

Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $82,020 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Washington ranks #9 of 51 states for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $82,020 is about 3.6% above the U.S. average of $79,140.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($80,860), Kennewick-Richland, WA ($80,090), Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA ($79,510), by median annual wage.

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