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

$42,410a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $20.39 an hour or $3,534 a month.

Hourly
$20.39
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
277 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,760Median: $42,410Highest 10%: $59,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,760$14.79
25th$36,610$17.60
Median$42,410$20.39
75th$48,740$23.43
90th$59,210$28.47

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Raleigh, NC$48,500
Durham, NC$47,840
Charlotte, NC$46,800
Virginia Beach, VA$46,320
Greensboro, NC$45,750
Winston-Salem, NC$45,640
Wilmington, NC$45,380
Burlington, NC$44,630
Greenville, NC$44,350
Asheville, NC$44,240
Rocky Mount, NC$42,840
Pinehurst, NC$42,660
Hickory, NC$41,710
Goldsboro, NC$41,410
Jacksonville, NC$38,590
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in North Carolina Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,820
Postal Service Clerk$65,660
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,850
Postal Service Mail Sorter$56,390
Procurement Clerk$55,640
Information and Record Clerk$54,770
Weigher$53,430
Production$52,190
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$52,170
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $20.39 ($42,410 a year).

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

No: $42,410 against $47,540 nationally, 11% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $45,790, so Fayetteville pays 7% less.

Where does Fayetteville rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

277 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,210 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.