Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,140 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $93,540
Employed locally 190
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $62,140
    75th
    $77,110
    90th
    $93,540

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,430
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 16.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.