Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $61,540 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $79,610
Employed locally 300
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $61,540
    75th
    $69,230
    90th
    $79,610

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 90% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 10% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,700
    Jackson, MI $69,220
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $67,970
    Jacksonville, FL $66,390
    Lawrence, KS $65,190
    Manhattan, KS $64,890

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,140
    Customer Service Representatives$39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Topeka, KS is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Topeka, KS is 17.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.