Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha

In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $35.69 an hour ($74,240 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.

$35.69Median hourly pay

$60,220–$80,130Middle half of workers, yearly

1,420People in this job in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($76,590). It is 8% higher than the Wisconsin median ($68,920).

Pay range for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$25.12	$52,250
25% of workers	$28.95	$60,220
Half of workers (median)	$35.69	$74,240
75% of workers	$38.52	$80,130
90% of workers	$45.55	$94,750

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Oshkosh-Neenah	$75,850	140
Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page)	$74,240	1,420
Kenosha	$72,080	80
Madison	$70,800	950
Green Bay	$70,030	280
Eau Claire	$68,510	100
Sheboygan	$68,010	70
Wausau	$67,930	60
Appleton	$65,600	130
Racine-Mount Pleasant	$65,410	80
Fond du Lac	$64,410	50
Janesville-Beloit	$62,680	80
La Crosse-Onalaska	$61,940	130

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)

Related jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)

Job	Median yearly pay
Office Clerks, General	$44,040
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$48,480
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$42,920
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$73,970
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$48,560
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$60,340
Administrative Services Managers	$116,990

Other job titles for this job

Administrative CoordinatorProgram Support SpecialistAdministrative AideAdministrative AssociateAdministrative Office AssistantAdministrative Office SpecialistAdministrative Services AssistantClerical SpecialistCongressional ApprenticeCongressional StafferCorporate SecretaryDirector S Assistant

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