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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,400
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.2% vs 2024
$57,710
Mean Salary
$55,400
Median Salary
$26.63
Hourly Rate
158,630 people work as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California earn a median salary of $55,400 per year ($4,616/month).
This is 17.8% above the national average of $47,012.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive pay.
Approximately 158,630 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Writing
3.75
Service Orientation
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
4.52
English Language
4.29
Computers and Electronics
3.84
Customer and Personal Service
3.76
Administration and Management
3.43
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(49.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California
Salaries for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California range from $38,060 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,390 and $65,400.
Median $55,400
P10: $38,060P25: $46,390P75: $65,400P90: $78,170
10th
$38,060
25th
$46,390
Median
$55,400
75th
$65,400
90th
$78,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,060
$18.30
$3,171
25th Percentile
$46,390
$22.30
$3,865
Median (50th)
$55,400
$26.63
$4,616
75th Percentile
$65,400
$31.44
$5,450
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,170
$37.58
$6,514
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,710 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
California ranks #5 of 51 states
$47,012
National avg. for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make in California?
The median annual salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California is $55,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,710.
What is the salary range for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California?
Salaries for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California range from $38,060 at the 10th percentile to $78,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,390 and $65,400.
What is the starting salary for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California?
Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive positions in California typically start around $38,060 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 158,630 people are employed as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in California is approximately $26.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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