Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $39.73 an hour ($82,650 a year). About 14,820 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($76,590). Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.52 | $59,320 |
| 25% of workers | $33.44 | $69,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.73 | $82,650 |
| 75% of workers | $48.16 | $100,170 |
| 90% of workers | $59.58 | $123,930 |
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $85,260 | 11,290 |
| Barnstable Town | $79,810 | 310 |
| Worcester | $75,350 | 1,310 |
| Pittsfield | $72,790 | 150 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $72,050 | 240 |
| Springfield | $71,060 | 590 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 43,300 openings a year (BLS)
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