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

$45,690a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.

Hourly
$21.97
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
190 of 392
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,250Median: $45,690Highest 10%: $60,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,250$16.95
25th$38,100$18.32
Median$45,690$21.97
75th$49,120$23.62
90th$60,380$29.03

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Washington, DC$53,660
Charlottesville, VA$53,100
Richmond, VA$47,840
Virginia Beach, VA$46,320
Winchester, VA$45,990
Staunton, VA$45,890
Roanoke, VA$45,100
Blacksburg, VA$44,100
Lynchburg, VA$41,510
Kingsport, TN$39,850
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Related jobs in Harrisonburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$68,800
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
Dispatcher$58,040
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,800
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$56,380
Production$54,870
Human Resources Assistant$49,660
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$48,900
Eligibility Interviewer$48,730
Bookkeeping$47,090
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area is $21.97 ($45,690 a year).

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

No: $45,690 against $47,540 nationally, 4% less.

How does Harrisonburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $47,620, so Harrisonburg pays 4% less.

Where does Harrisonburg rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

190 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,380 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.