Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in New Jersey
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in New Jersey earn an average of $89,380 a year. That is $10,240 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $79,140. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $90,000.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,140 | $38.05 |
| New Jersey | $89,380 | $42.97 |
| New York | $86,750 | $41.71 |
| Delaware | $78,240 | $37.62 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,110 | $36.11 |
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in New Jersey?
The average is $89,380 a year, and the median is $89,520. That is $10,240 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $79,140.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$42.97 an hour on average; the median is $43.04.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($90,000), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($83,810). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($71,100).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #3 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.