Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,840 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $63,230
Employed locally 2,750
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $44,430
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $55,880
    90th
    $63,230

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary vs area income 56% Median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary is 44% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,650
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $52,840
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $51,160
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,380

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,940
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Portland, ME is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.13 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 7.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,430.