How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Maryland?
$78,540a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Maryland. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,430Median: $78,540Highest 10%: $108,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,430 | $26.17 | |
| 25th | $64,470 | $31.00 | |
| Median | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $94,000 | $45.19 | |
| 90th | $108,500 | $52.15 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $90,320 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $80,630 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,490 |
| Baltimore, MD | $78,380 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $69,270 |
| Salisbury, MD | $66,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 8. Virginia | $80,330 |
| 9. Washington | $79,250 |
| 10. Delaware | $78,920 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,540 |
| 12. Minnesota | $78,470 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $77,820 |
| 14. Oregon | $75,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $37.76 ($78,540 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $78,540 against $76,590 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $90,320 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.