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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Charlottesville?

$53,100a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $25.53 an hour or $4,425 a month.

Hourly
$25.53
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
34 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $53,100Highest 10%: $63,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,670$18.11
25th$44,000$21.15
Median$53,100$25.53
75th$60,540$29.11
90th$63,450$30.50

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Washington, DC$53,660
Richmond, VA$47,840
Virginia Beach, VA$46,320
Winchester, VA$45,990
Staunton, VA$45,890
Harrisonburg, VA$45,690
Roanoke, VA$45,100
Blacksburg, VA$44,100
Lynchburg, VA$41,510
Kingsport, TN$39,850
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Virginia Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlottesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,510
Postal Service Clerk$61,050
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,380
Production$54,340
Office and Administrative Support Worker$53,170
Bookkeeping$52,680
Dispatcher$51,300
Eligibility Interviewer$50,570
Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Charlottesville?

The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $25.53 ($53,100 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Charlottesville than the national average?

Yes: $53,100 against $47,540 nationally, 12% more.

How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $47,620, so Charlottesville pays 12% more.

Where does Charlottesville rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

34 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Charlottesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,450 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.