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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,940
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.9% vs 2024
$58,380
Mean Salary
$57,940
Median Salary
$27.86
Hourly Rate
37,750 people work as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $57,940 per year ($4,828/month).
This is 23.2% above the national average of $47,012.
Massachusetts ranks #2 out of 51 states for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive pay.
Approximately 37,750 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 7.9% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts range from $41,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $64,240.
Median $57,940
P10: $41,510P25: $48,150P75: $64,240P90: $78,400
10th
$41,510
25th
$48,150
Median
$57,940
75th
$64,240
90th
$78,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,510
$19.96
$3,459
25th Percentile
$48,150
$23.15
$4,012
Median (50th)
$57,940
$27.86
$4,828
75th Percentile
$64,240
$30.88
$5,353
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,400
$37.69
$6,533
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,380 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
Massachusetts ranks #2 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts is $57,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,380.
What is the salary range for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts range from $41,510 at the 10th percentile to $78,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $64,240.
What is the starting salary for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive positions in Massachusetts typically start around $41,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 37,750 people are employed as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts is approximately $27.86 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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