How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in California?
$89,000a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in California. That is $42.79 an hour or $7,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.79
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 59,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,060Median: $89,000Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,060 | $27.91 | |
| 25th | $72,110 | $34.67 | |
| Median | $89,000 | $42.79 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.49 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.75 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $106,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $87,910 |
| Vallejo, CA | $86,190 |
| Napa, CA | $84,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,540 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $84,090 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,850 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $82,740 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,250 |
| Merced, CA | $80,650 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,790 |
| Salinas, CA | $79,390 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $78,420 |
| Modesto, CA | $77,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,610 |
| El Centro, CA | $76,050 |
| Chico, CA | $75,770 |
| Visalia, CA | $74,440 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,290 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $72,860 |
| Redding, CA | $68,030 |
| Hanford, CA | $64,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $90,850 |
| 2. New Jersey | $89,520 |
| 3. California | $89,000 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $82,650 |
| 5. Connecticut | $82,520 |
| 6. Hawaii | $80,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $42.79 ($89,000 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $89,000 against $76,590 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $106,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.