How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in New York?
$80,640a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in New York. That is $38.77 an hour or $6,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.77
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,420Median: $80,640Highest 10%: $122,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 25th | $68,470 | $32.92 | |
| Median | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 90th | $122,400 | $58.87 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,840 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,350 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,870 |
| Kingston, NY | $74,820 |
| Albany, NY | $74,730 |
| Elmira, NY | $74,270 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $74,260 |
| Watertown, NY | $74,090 |
| Binghamton, NY | $72,230 |
| Rochester, NY | $72,210 |
| Ithaca, NY | $69,310 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $67,470 |
| Utica, NY | $66,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 4. Massachusetts | $82,650 |
| 5. Connecticut | $82,520 |
| 6. Hawaii | $80,710 |
| 7. New York | $80,640 |
| 8. Virginia | $80,330 |
| 9. Washington | $79,250 |
| 10. Delaware | $78,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.77 ($80,640 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $80,640 against $76,590 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.