How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in New Jersey?
$89,520a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in New Jersey. That is $43.04 an hour or $7,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.04
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,000Median: $89,520Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 25th | $74,840 | $35.98 | |
| Median | $89,520 | $43.04 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.69 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,840 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,490 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $77,470 |
| Vineland, NJ | $72,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $68,290 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $43.04 ($89,520 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $89,520 against $76,590 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,840 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.