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

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

Median annual salary $43,030 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.69
10th percentile $33,310
90th percentile $56,560
Employed locally 1,850
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,310
    25th
    $37,800
    50th (median)
    $43,030
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $56,560

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,860
    Customer Service Representatives$45,280
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,180
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,260
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Northeastern Wisconsin is $20.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 7% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $33,310 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,800.