How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Virginia?
$80,330a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Virginia. That is $38.62 an hour or $6,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.62
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,370Median: $80,330Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| 25th | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $80,330 | $38.62 | |
| 75th | $98,770 | $47.49 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.69 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $90,320 |
| Richmond, VA | $77,510 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $74,370 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $67,620 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $66,690 |
| Winchester, VA | $62,650 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,990 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $61,920 |
| Staunton, VA | $59,390 |
| Kingsport, TN | $57,770 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $56,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 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 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $38.62 ($80,330 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $80,330 against $76,590 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $90,320 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.