Massachusetts Median
$82,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $76,590
State Rank
#4 of 51
14,820 employed here
How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make in Massachusetts?
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Massachusetts take home a median of $82,650 annually — roughly $39.74 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $76,590.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $59,320 while the top 10% make $123,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $69,560 and $100,170 a year.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,320 | $28.52 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $69,560 | $33.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $82,650 | $39.74 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $100,170 | $48.16 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $123,930 | $59.58 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in other states
District of Columbia $90,850New Jersey $89,520California $89,000Connecticut $82,520Hawaii $80,710New York $80,640Virginia $80,330Washington $79,250Delaware $78,920Maryland $78,540Minnesota $78,470Rhode Island $77,820Oregon $75,480Pennsylvania $75,270Illinois $74,390New Mexico $73,890Texas $71,990New Hampshire $71,650Arizona $70,770Vermont $70,770North Carolina $70,140Ohio $69,600Alabama $69,450Wisconsin $68,920Georgia $68,290Tennessee $68,190Nevada $67,830Michigan $66,840Alaska $66,210Nebraska $66,210Colorado $65,850Kansas $64,860Florida $64,710Maine $64,100West Virginia $63,820Kentucky $62,410Iowa $62,340North Dakota $61,270Utah $61,130South Carolina $60,890Missouri $60,320Idaho $60,200Oklahoma $59,910Montana $59,750Indiana $59,080Mississippi $55,670South Dakota $55,170Louisiana $53,240Wyoming $52,210Arkansas $51,600
Working as Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Massachusetts
Nationally, about 460,000 people work as Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($82,650) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Massachusetts is $82,650 per year, or about $39.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,320 at the entry level to $123,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants about 8% more than the national median of $76,590. Massachusetts ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $82,650 a year. About 14,820 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.