Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for secretaries and administrative assistantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $53,310 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $48,310
Total employment 3,284,600 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants make in the U.S.?
The median secretaries and administrative assistants salary in the United States is $48,310 per year (mean $53,310), and about 80% earn between $35,360 and $77,720.
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,310 and 2,080 work hours per year.