Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Washington
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Washington
$54,560
National Median
$46,290
Employment
34,280
Entry Level (10th)
$41,540
Top Earners (90th)
$70,210
How Washington Compares
Washington pays $8,270 more than the national median for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives.
There are 9.684 secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive jobs per 1,000 workers in Washington (location quotient: 0.86).
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 |
| 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 Jersey | $49,600 | 60,320 |
| 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 |