Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary (2025)
Based on 1,706,790 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,280 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,830 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,540 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $58,000 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $66,350 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$33K
25th
$39K
Median
$48K
75th
$58K
90th
$66K
Highest Paying States for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $61,270 |
| Connecticut | $58,390 |
| Massachusetts | $58,380 |
| Washington | $58,130 |
| California | $57,710 |
| Oregon | $54,070 |
| Rhode Island | $53,790 |
| New Jersey | $52,910 |
| Hawaii | $52,870 |
| Minnesota | $52,690 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $61,270 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $52,690 — a difference of $8,580. 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 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,706,790 workers were employed as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executives in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $49,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-6014