How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Phoenix?
$48,800a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 22,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,690Median: $48,800Highest 10%: $73,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 90th | $73,840 | $35.50 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,010 |
| Tucson, AZ | $45,030 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $44,610 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,390 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $41,140 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $40,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.46 ($48,800 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $48,800 against $47,540 nationally, 3% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $47,940, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
81 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,840 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.