How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$46,270a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,040Median: $46,270Highest 10%: $61,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| 25th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| Median | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $53,090 | $25.52 | |
| 90th | $61,800 | $29.71 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,850 |
| State College, PA | $47,700 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $47,430 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,080 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,270 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 25. Nebraska | $46,760 |
| 26. Nevada | $46,570 |
| 27. New Mexico | $46,450 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $46,270 |
| 29. Ohio | $46,230 |
| 30. Michigan | $46,020 |
| 31. Florida | $45,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.25 ($46,270 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $46,270 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $48,850 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.