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

$54,320a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $26.12 an hour or $4,527 a month.

Hourly
$26.12
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
24 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,700Median: $54,320Highest 10%: $70,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,700$21.01
25th$50,320$24.19
Median$54,320$26.12
75th$62,880$30.23
90th$70,030$33.67

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Seattle, WA$60,230
Bremerton, WA$59,510
Longview, WA$57,580
Mount Vernon, WA$56,980
Portland, OR$55,360
Bellingham, WA$53,820
Kennewick, WA$53,140
Yakima, WA$52,540
Walla Walla, WA$51,640
Wenatchee, WA$50,700
Spokane, WA$49,550
Lewiston, ID$47,820
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Washington Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator$89,090
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$79,510
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$78,270
Eligibility Interviewer$67,650
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$65,790
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$61,390
Court$60,990
Dispatcher$58,710
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$57,690
Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $26.12 ($54,320 a year).

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

Yes: $54,320 against $47,540 nationally, 14% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $57,330, so Olympia pays 5% less.

Where does Olympia rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

24 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,030 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.