Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,230 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $43,920
90th percentile $82,280
Employed locally 700
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,920
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $63,740
    90th
    $82,280

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Southwest Maine is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.59 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Maine is 25.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,920 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.