How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Dover?
$45,360a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $21.81 an hour or $3,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.81
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $45,360Highest 10%: $61,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| Median | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 75th | $55,200 | $26.54 | |
| 90th | $61,520 | $29.58 |
Other cities in Delaware
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Dover, DEFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Dover?
The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $21.81 ($45,360 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Dover than the national average?
No: $45,360 against $47,540 nationally, 5% less.
How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?
The median in Delaware is $47,970, so Dover pays 5% less.
Where does Dover rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
204 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Dover?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,520 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.