How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Massachusetts?
$82,650a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Massachusetts. That is $39.74 an hour or $6,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.74
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,320Median: $82,650Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| 25th | $69,560 | $33.44 | |
| Median | $82,650 | $39.74 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.16 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.58 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $85,260 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $79,810 |
| Providence, RI | $76,450 |
| Worcester, MA | $75,350 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $72,790 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $72,050 |
| Springfield, MA | $71,060 |
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 |
| 7. New York | $80,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $39.74 ($82,650 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $82,650 against $76,590 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $85,260 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.