Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,790 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $54,210
Employed locally 590
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $34,700
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $47,540
    90th
    $54,210

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,770
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43,340
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in East-Central Montana is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.80 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in East-Central Montana is 16.2% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,700.