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

$47,430a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,953 a month.

Hourly: $22.80
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 123 of 392
Jobs in the area: 3,770

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $35,420Median: $47,430Highest 10%: $61,550

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$35,420	$17.03
25th	$39,460	$18.97
Median	$47,430	$22.80
75th	$53,970	$25.95
90th	$61,550	$29.59

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Philadelphia, PA	$48,850
State College, PA	$47,700
Allentown, PA	$47,080
Lancaster, PA	$46,270
Pittsburgh, PA	$45,550
Reading, PA	$45,500
Chambersburg, PA	$45,380
York, PA	$44,860
Scranton, PA	$44,260
Lebanon, PA	$43,900
Williamsport, PA	$43,440
Gettysburg, PA	$43,410
Erie, PA	$41,850
Altoona, PA	$39,010
Johnstown, PA	$38,660

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Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$70,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$65,880
Postal Service Clerk	$63,130
Cargo and Freight Agent	$59,750
Production	$58,710
Brokerage Clerk	$57,890
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$57,700
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$57,490
Weigher	$56,560
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$56,430

Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $22.80 ($47,430 a year).

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

Yes: $47,430 against $47,540 nationally, 0% more.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $46,270, so Harrisburg pays 3% more.

Where does Harrisburg rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

123 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,550 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.