Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Maine
In Maine, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $61,460 at the median — $29.55 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Maine?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Maine
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $64K | +4% | 1,340 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $61K | -1% | 150 |
| Bangor | $60K | -3% | 240 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Maine?
The median is $61,460 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,440, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $84,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,041/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 31.7% 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 Maine?
Maine 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 $62,907 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.