Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $45,610 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $58,920
Employed locally 640
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $39,300
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $50,020
    90th
    $58,920

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,470
    Customer Service Representatives$39,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Northeast Maine is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine 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 Northeast Maine is 1.5% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,300.