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

$46,270a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,856 a month.

Hourly
$22.25
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
163 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $46,270Highest 10%: $60,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,130$15.45
25th$37,690$18.12
Median$46,270$22.25
75th$51,070$24.55
90th$60,050$28.87

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Philadelphia, PA$48,850
State College, PA$47,700
Harrisburg, PA$47,430
Allentown, PA$47,080
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
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Pennsylvania Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,350
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,040
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Eligibility Interviewer$59,070
Production$58,990
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,140
Procurement Clerk$52,950
Dispatcher$50,630
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.25 ($46,270 a year).

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

No: $46,270 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $46,270, so Lancaster pays 0% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

163 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,050 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.