Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$49,600
National Median
$46,290
Employment
60,320
Entry Level (10th)
$35,060
Top Earners (90th)
$68,430
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $3,310 more than the national median for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives.
There are 14.191 secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 1.26).
Other States for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $55,800 | 12,130 |
| Connecticut | $55,690 | 22,690 |
| Washington | $54,560 | 34,280 |
| Massachusetts | $53,690 | 34,570 |
| California | $53,190 | 169,670 |
| Rhode Island | $51,500 | 4,390 |
| Hawaii | $50,580 | 6,720 |
| Oregon | $49,950 | 23,260 |
| Minnesota | $49,900 | 30,160 |
| New York | $49,200 | 127,620 |
| Illinois | $47,890 | 79,440 |
| Vermont | $47,590 | 3,060 |
| Colorado | $47,430 | 29,690 |
| Maine | $46,990 | 6,800 |
| Maryland | $46,800 | 55,250 |
| Delaware | $46,710 | 6,480 |
| Wisconsin | $46,540 | 29,290 |
| Alaska | $46,280 | 5,320 |
| New Hampshire | $46,150 | 9,710 |
| Virginia | $46,100 | 35,140 |