How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in North Carolina?
$45,790a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in North Carolina. That is $22.01 an hour or $3,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.01
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,720Median: $45,790Highest 10%: $61,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 75th | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 90th | $61,750 | $29.69 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $48,500 |
| Durham, NC | $47,840 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,800 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,320 |
| Greensboro, NC | $45,750 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,640 |
| Wilmington, NC | $45,380 |
| Burlington, NC | $44,630 |
| Greenville, NC | $44,350 |
| Asheville, NC | $44,240 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $42,840 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $42,660 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $42,410 |
| Hickory, NC | $41,710 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $41,410 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $38,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 30. Michigan | $46,020 |
| 31. Florida | $45,900 |
| 32. Tennessee | $45,810 |
| 33. North Carolina | $45,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,450 |
| 35. Iowa | $45,150 |
| 36. Texas | $45,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.01 ($45,790 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $45,790 against $47,540 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $48,500 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.