Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,190 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $47,610
90th percentile $89,300
Employed locally 60
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,610
    25th
    $57,700
    50th (median)
    $65,190
    75th
    $78,210
    90th
    $89,300

    Top-paying metros for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,340
    District of Columbia $85,520
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,450
    California $84,790

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    Customer Service Representatives $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Northeast Virginia is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.68 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Northeast Virginia is 12.2% below the national median of $74,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,610 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,700.