Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,490 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $65,470
Employed locally 1,470
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $42,590
    50th (median)
    $48,490
    75th
    $57,910
    90th
    $65,470

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $52,470
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,160
    Customer Service Representatives $46,420
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $41,080
    Information and Record Clerks, All Other $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Northwest Colorado is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.47 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado 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 Northwest Colorado is 4.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,590.