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

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

Median annual salary $38,510 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $29,420
90th percentile $57,190
Employed locally 1,890
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,420
    25th
    $34,160
    50th (median)
    $38,510
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $57,190

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,950
    Customer Service Representatives$37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,720
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 16.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $29,420 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,160.