How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.62 an hour or $4,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.62
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 13,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,640 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| Median | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| 75th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| 90th | $72,750 | $34.98 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Salem, OR | $55,660 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49,970 |
| Bend, OR | $49,890 |
| Eugene, OR | $49,140 |
| Medford, OR | $48,310 |
| Albany, OR | $47,600 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.62 ($55,360 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $55,360 against $47,540 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,740, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
18 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,750 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.