Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in North Carolina
In North Carolina, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $66,000 at the median — $31.73 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $66K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in North Carolina
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $78K | +18% | 2,730 |
| Winston-Salem | $68K | +3% | 520 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $65K | -2% | 1,320 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $65K | -2% | 1,790 |
| Fayetteville | $64K | -3% | 210 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $64K | -3% | 70 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $63K | -4% | 610 |
| Wilmington | $62K | -6% | 290 |
| Greenville | $61K | -7% | 140 |
| Rocky Mount | $61K | -8% | 60 |
| Asheville | $60K | -9% | 260 |
| Jacksonville | $60K | -10% | 50 |
| Burlington | $59K | -11% | 80 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $58K | -12% | 130 |
| Goldsboro | $52K | -22% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $66,000 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,810, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $97,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,321/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 29.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary go in North Carolina?
North Carolina 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 $71,228 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.