How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $24.90 an hour or $4,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| Median | $51,800 | $24.90 | |
| 75th | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $72,740 | $34.97 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $24.90 ($51,800 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $51,800 against $47,540 nationally, 9% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $52,140, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
42 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,740 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.