Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $69,890 at the median — $33.6 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 Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $70K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Pennsylvania
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $77K | +11% | 7,250 |
| State College | $68K | -2% | 120 |
| Pittsburgh | $67K | -4% | 2,250 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $67K | -4% | 710 |
| Reading | $65K | -8% | 260 |
| York-Hanover | $64K | -9% | 200 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $64K | -9% | 620 |
| Gettysburg | $62K | -12% | 40 |
| Lancaster | $62K | -12% | 350 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $60K | -13% | 360 |
| Lebanon | $60K | -14% | 60 |
| Altoona | $58K | -17% | 70 |
| Williamsport | $58K | -17% | 50 |
| Chambersburg | $56K | -19% | 70 |
| Johnstown | $54K | -22% | 80 |
| Erie | $51K | -26% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $69,890 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,310, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $98,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $70K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,617/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 29.3% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $73,592 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.