Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Massachusetts
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Massachusetts earn an average of $87,060 a year. That is $7,920 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $79,140. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $89,990.
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Average pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,140 | $38.05 |
| Massachusetts | $87,060 | $41.86 |
| Connecticut | $87,360 | $42.00 |
| New York | $86,750 | $41.71 |
| Rhode Island | $77,650 | $37.33 |
| Vermont | $73,880 | $35.52 |
| New Hampshire | $73,510 | $35.34 |
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Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Massachusetts?
The average is $87,060 a year, and the median is $82,650. That is $7,920 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $79,140.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$41.86 an hour on average; the median is $39.73.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($89,990), followed by Barnstable Town, MA ($82,450). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Springfield, MA ($73,440).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.