How Much Does an Executive Administrative Assistant Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$76,590
Executive administrative assistants in the U.S. earn a median of $76,590 a year, or $36.82 an hour. Half of executive administrative assistants earn more than $76,590 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $109,850.
Pay percentiles for executive administrative assistants
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24.31 | $50,560 |
| 25th | $29.52 | $61,390 |
| 50th (median) | $36.82 | $76,590 |
| 75th | $45.38 | $94,390 |
| 90th | $52.81 | $109,850 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (SOC 43-6011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for executive administrative assistants
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $90,850 | $43.68 | +19% |
| New Jersey | $89,520 | $43.04 | +17% |
| California | $89,000 | $42.79 | +16% |
| Massachusetts | $82,650 | $39.73 | +8% |
| Connecticut | $82,520 | $39.67 | +8% |
| Hawaii | $80,710 | $38.81 | +5% |
| New York | $80,640 | $38.77 | +5% |
| Virginia | $80,330 | $38.62 | +5% |
| Washington | $79,250 | $38.10 | +3% |
| Delaware | $78,920 | $37.94 | +3% |
| United States | $76,590 | $36.82 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many executive administrative assistants are there?
BLS counts about 459,910 executive administrative assistants employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants”. The most jobs are in New York (88,890), California (59,640) and Texas (34,520).
The mean (average) annual wage is $79,140, higher than the median of $76,590.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,383
- Biweekly
- $2,946
- Weekly
- $1,473
- Daily (8 hours)
- $295
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do executive administrative assistants make an hour?
The median hourly wage for executive administrative assistants is $36.82. The middle 50% earn between $29.52 and $45.38 an hour.
Which state pays executive administrative assistants the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for executive administrative assistants at $90,850, +19% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for executive administrative assistants?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of executive administrative assistants earn less than $50,560 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.