How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in New York?
$49,600a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in New York. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 122,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,330Median: $49,600Highest 10%: $64,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 90th | $64,840 | $31.17 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $51,440 |
| Albany, NY | $49,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $48,620 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,990 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,870 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,560 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,780 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,770 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,530 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,120 |
| Utica, NY | $46,110 |
| Elmira, NY | $44,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 9. Hawaii | $50,830 |
| 10. New Jersey | $50,260 |
| 11. Maine | $49,820 |
| 12. New York | $49,600 |
| 13. Vermont | $48,920 |
| 14. Colorado | $48,690 |
| 15. Maryland | $48,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.85 ($49,600 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $49,600 against $47,540 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
New York ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $51,440 a year.
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.