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How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Portland?

$66,750a year

Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $32.09 an hour or $5,563 a month.

Hourly
$32.09
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
154 of 383
Jobs in the area
1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,610Median: $66,750Highest 10%: $90,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,610$24.33
25th$56,990$27.40
Median$66,750$32.09
75th$77,990$37.50
90th$90,100$43.32

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.

Lewiston, ME$63,470
Bangor, ME$61,830
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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brokerage Clerk$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$70,240
Production$65,370
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,280
Postal Service Clerk$62,130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,590
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$60,630
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,970
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,760
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $32.09 ($66,750 a year).

Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Portland than the national average?

No: $66,750 against $76,590 nationally, 13% less.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $64,100, so Portland pays 4% more.

Where does Portland rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?

154 of 383 metro areas with data.

How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,100 or more.

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.