How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Albany?
$49,330a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.72 an hour or $4,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.72
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $49,330Highest 10%: $63,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| Median | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 75th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 90th | $63,570 | $30.56 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| New York, NY | $51,440 |
| Kingston, NY | $48,620 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,990 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,870 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,560 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,780 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,770 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,530 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,120 |
| Utica, NY | $46,110 |
| Elmira, NY | $44,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.72 ($49,330 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $49,330 against $47,540 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,600, so Albany pays 1% less.
Where does Albany rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
71 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,570 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.