How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in North Carolina?
$70,140a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in North Carolina. That is $33.72 an hour or $5,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.72
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,720Median: $70,140Highest 10%: $99,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $70,140 | $33.72 | |
| 75th | $83,260 | $40.03 | |
| 90th | $99,710 | $47.94 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $79,900 |
| Raleigh, NC | $73,490 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $70,020 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $67,860 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $67,620 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $66,820 |
| Greensboro, NC | $66,140 |
| Durham, NC | $64,170 |
| Greenville, NC | $63,270 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,930 |
| Burlington, NC | $61,620 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $61,360 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,440 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $54,890 |
| Hickory, NC | $52,740 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $49,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 19. New Hampshire | $71,650 |
| 20. Arizona | $70,770 |
| 21. Vermont | $70,770 |
| 22. North Carolina | $70,140 |
| 23. Ohio | $69,600 |
| 24. Alabama | $69,450 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $68,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $33.72 ($70,140 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $70,140 against $76,590 nationally, 8% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $79,900 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.