Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $104,010 +40.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.01
10th percentile $73,520
90th percentile $163,710
Employed locally 6,110
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,520
    25th
    $84,820
    50th (median)
    $104,010
    75th
    $129,770
    90th
    $163,710

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    California $84,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $84,210
    Vallejo, CA $83,430
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $82,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,220

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $67,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in San Jose, CA is $50.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in San Jose, CA is 40.1% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $73,520 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,820.