How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Boston?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 28,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| 90th | $79,050 | $38.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $55,040 |
| Worcester, MA | $52,450 |
| Providence, RI | $51,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,460 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $51,100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $49,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $59,330 against $47,540 nationally, 25% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $57,940, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
6 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,050 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.