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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Santa Rosa?

$57,720a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,810 a month.

Hourly
$27.75
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
8 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,770Median: $57,720Highest 10%: $79,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,770$20.08
25th$47,840$23.00
Median$57,720$27.75
75th$69,680$33.50
90th$79,860$38.39

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

San Jose, CA$62,940
San Francisco, CA$62,110
Napa, CA$58,810
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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Related jobs in Santa Rosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$92,240
Public Safety Telecommunicator$81,990
Eligibility Interviewer$80,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$68,870
Court$63,720
Production$63,070
Information and Record Clerk$62,080
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,880
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
Salaries for every job in Santa Rosa, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Santa Rosa?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $27.75 ($57,720 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?

Yes: $57,720 against $47,540 nationally, 21% more.

How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $55,400, so Santa Rosa pays 4% more.

Where does Santa Rosa rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

8 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Santa Rosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,860 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.