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

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

Median annual salary $46,320 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $81,540
Employed locally 600
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $59,770
    90th
    $81,540

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,800
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,510
    Customer Service Representatives$35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,040
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Northeast Virginia is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.25 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 0.1% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.