Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,840 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.40
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $65,740
Employed locally 470
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $52,840
    75th
    $61,540
    90th
    $65,740

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,680
    Customer Service Representatives $46,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts is $25.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 14.1% above 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.