How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $30.26 an hour or $5,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.26
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $53,220 | $25.59 | |
| Median | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 75th | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| 90th | $89,290 | $42.93 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $62,110 |
| Napa, CA | $58,810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,720 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,510 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,340 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,020 |
| Hanford, CA | $54,170 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,170 |
| Stockton, CA | $53,770 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,550 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,920 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,800 |
| Merced, CA | $51,710 |
| Yuba City, CA | $51,480 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $51,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,960 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,100 |
| Redding, CA | $49,940 |
| Chico, CA | $49,810 |
| El Centro, CA | $49,150 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $30.26 ($62,940 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $62,940 against $47,540 nationally, 32% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $55,400, so San Jose pays 14% more.
Where does San Jose rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
2 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,290 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.