How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Salem?
$55,660a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.76 an hour or $4,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.76
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,720Median: $55,660Highest 10%: $70,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $70,320 | $33.81 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Portland, OR | $55,360 |
| 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 Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.76 ($55,660 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $55,660 against $47,540 nationally, 17% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $51,740, so Salem pays 8% more.
Where does Salem rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
16 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,320 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.