How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in New York?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $24.73 an hour or $4,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.73
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 122,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| Median | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| 75th | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 90th | $70,160 | $33.73 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $24.73 ($51,440 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $51,440 against $47,540 nationally, 8% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,600, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
48 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,160 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.