How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Syracuse?
$48,500a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $48,500Highest 10%: $62,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 90th | $62,890 | $30.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| New York, NY | $51,440 |
| Albany, NY | $49,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $48,620 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,990 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,870 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,560 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,780 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,770 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,530 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,120 |
| Utica, NY | $46,110 |
| Elmira, NY | $44,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $23.32 ($48,500 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $48,500 against $47,540 nationally, 2% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,600, so Syracuse pays 2% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
86 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,890 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.