Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,140 -15% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $47,090
90th percentile $93,960
Employed locally 650
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,090
    25th
    $52,360
    50th (median)
    $63,140
    75th
    $75,610
    90th
    $93,960

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,040
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $67,700
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,530
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,550
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $54,140

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,830
    Customer Service Representatives$37,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,440
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Tucson, AZ is 15% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,090 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,360.