How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Tennessee?
$68,190a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Tennessee. That is $32.78 an hour or $5,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.78
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,580Median: $68,190Highest 10%: $98,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,580 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $56,370 | $27.10 | |
| Median | $68,190 | $32.78 | |
| 75th | $79,840 | $38.38 | |
| 90th | $98,100 | $47.16 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $73,700 |
| Knoxville, TN | $67,310 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $64,680 |
| Memphis, TN | $63,610 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,430 |
| Johnson City, TN | $58,750 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,480 |
| Kingsport, TN | $57,770 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,750 |
| Morristown, TN | $51,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 24. Alabama | $69,450 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $68,920 |
| 26. Georgia | $68,290 |
| 27. Tennessee | $68,190 |
| 28. Nevada | $67,830 |
| 29. Michigan | $66,840 |
| 30. Alaska | $66,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $32.78 ($68,190 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $68,190 against $76,590 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $73,700 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.