How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Washington?
$57,330a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Washington. That is $27.56 an hour or $4,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.56
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,250Median: $57,330Highest 10%: $74,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| 25th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 75th | $64,620 | $31.07 | |
| 90th | $74,750 | $35.94 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $60,230 |
| Bremerton, WA | $59,510 |
| Longview, WA | $57,580 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $56,980 |
| Portland, OR | $55,360 |
| Olympia, WA | $54,320 |
| Bellingham, WA | $53,820 |
| Kennewick, WA | $53,140 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,540 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $51,640 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $50,700 |
| Spokane, WA | $49,550 |
| Lewiston, ID | $47,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,910 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $57,940 |
| 3. Washington | $57,330 |
| 4. Connecticut | $57,210 |
| 5. California | $55,400 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $52,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $27.56 ($57,330 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,330 against $47,540 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $60,230 a year.
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.