How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Delaware?
$47,970a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Delaware. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,930Median: $47,970Highest 10%: $64,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 25th | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| 90th | $64,170 | $30.85 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,850 |
| Dover, DE | $45,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 16. Alaska | $48,530 |
| 17. Illinois | $48,310 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $48,080 |
| 19. Delaware | $47,970 |
| 20. Arizona | $47,940 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $47,710 |
| 22. Virginia | $47,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $23.06 ($47,970 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $47,970 against $47,540 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Delaware rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Delaware ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $48,850 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.