How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $43.42 an hour or $7,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.42
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 12,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| 25th | $75,300 | $36.20 | |
| Median | $90,320 | $43.42 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.33 |
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How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $43.42 ($90,320 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $90,320 against $76,590 nationally, 18% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $90,850, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
5 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,300 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.