Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Louisiana
In Louisiana, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $49,310 at the median — $23.71 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Louisiana
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $56K | +14% | 2,260 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $56K | +13% | 2,490 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $50K | +1% | 410 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $49K | -1% | 420 |
| Hammond | $48K | -2% | 150 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $46K | -7% | 810 |
| Alexandria | $46K | -7% | 240 |
| Monroe | $43K | -12% | 380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Louisiana?
The median is $49,310 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,870, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $75,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,345/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 35.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary is worth about $56,496 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.