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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Worcester?

$52,450a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $25.22 an hour or $4,371 a month.

Hourly
$25.22
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
38 of 392
Jobs in the area
3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,430Median: $52,450Highest 10%: $69,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,430$19.44
25th$46,760$22.48
Median$52,450$25.22
75th$61,480$29.56
90th$69,770$33.54

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Boston, MA$59,330
Barnstable Town, MA$55,040
Providence, RI$51,800
Springfield, MA$51,460
Amherst Town, MA$51,100
Pittsfield, MA$49,990
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$75,350
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,290
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,730
Brokerage Clerk$60,950
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,080
Court$59,260
Word Processor and Typist$59,110
Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,850
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $25.22 ($52,450 a year).

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

Yes: $52,450 against $47,540 nationally, 10% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $57,940, so Worcester pays 9% less.

Where does Worcester rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

38 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,770 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.