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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Utah

In Utah, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $55,900 at the median — $26.88 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Utah. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$56K
Median annual
$26.88/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$84K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $56K get you in Utah?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,696/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,350/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$56,728/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,346/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Utah

Bar chart showing Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $38,500, 25th percentile $45,650, median $55,900, 75th percentile $72,630, 90th percentile $83,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$46KMedian$56K75th$73K90th$84K
Bar chart showing Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $38,500, 25th percentile $45,650, median $55,900, 75th percentile $72,630, 90th percentile $83,590. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Utah

5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Salt Lake City-Murray$59K+5%3,630
Provo-Orem-Lehi$56K+1%1,210
St. George$54K-4%450
Ogden$53K-5%800
Logan$50K-10%240

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Frequently asked questions

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Utah?

The median is $55,900 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,500, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $83,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $56K enough to live in Utah?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,696/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 36.5% 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 Utah?

Utah 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 $56,728 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.

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