Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,320 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $29,500
90th percentile $56,740
Employed locally 1,940
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,500
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $56,740

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,640
    Customer Service Representatives$37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,560
    Tellers$37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 15.1% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $29,500 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.