How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Washington?
$79,250a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Washington. That is $38.10 an hour or $6,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.10
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,810Median: $79,250Highest 10%: $106,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 25th | $72,670 | $34.94 | |
| Median | $79,250 | $38.10 | |
| 75th | $90,570 | $43.54 | |
| 90th | $106,700 | $51.31 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $80,860 |
| Kennewick, WA | $80,090 |
| Olympia, WA | $79,510 |
| Portland, OR | $78,750 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $78,670 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,870 |
| Bremerton, WA | $75,770 |
| Longview, WA | $75,290 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $75,270 |
| Yakima, WA | $73,190 |
| Spokane, WA | $71,550 |
| Lewiston, ID | $64,050 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $61,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 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 |
| 12. Minnesota | $78,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $38.10 ($79,250 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $79,250 against $76,590 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Washington rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Washington ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $80,860 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.