How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $25.80 an hour or $4,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.80
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 37,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| Median | $53,660 | $25.80 | |
| 75th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $79,660 | $38.30 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $25.80 ($53,660 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $53,660 against $47,540 nationally, 13% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,910, so Washington pays 10% less.
Where does Washington rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
31 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,660 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.