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

$60,890a year

Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in South Carolina. That is $29.27 an hour or $5,074 a month.

Hourly
$29.27
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among states
41 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $60,890Highest 10%: $92,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,600$20.48
25th$50,290$24.18
Median$60,890$29.27
75th$77,160$37.10
90th$92,370$44.41

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$79,900
Greenville, SC$71,130
Charleston, SC$65,470
Augusta, GA$64,360
Spartanburg, SC$62,640
Hilton Head Island, SC$62,270
Myrtle Beach, SC$60,210
Florence, SC$59,690
Sumter, SC$57,460
Columbia, SC$56,230
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.

38. Iowa$62,340
39. North Dakota$61,270
40. Utah$61,130
41. South Carolina$60,890
42. Missouri$60,320
43. Idaho$60,200
44. Oklahoma$59,910
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.27 ($60,890 a year).

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

No: $60,890 against $76,590 nationally, 20% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?

South Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.

Which city in South 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.