Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Tennessee
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Tennessee earn an average of $70,600 a year. That is $8,540 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $79,140. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $74,980.
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Average pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,140 | $38.05 |
| Tennessee | $70,600 | $33.94 |
| Virginia | $83,140 | $39.97 |
| Georgia | $72,610 | $34.91 |
| North Carolina | $72,520 | $34.87 |
| Alabama | $72,100 | $34.66 |
| Kentucky | $65,590 | $31.54 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,140
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42,870
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,450
- Customer Service Representatives$44,300
- Office Clerks, General$41,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,130
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Tennessee?
The average is $70,600 a year, and the median is $68,190. That is $8,540 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $79,140.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$33.94 an hour on average; the median is $32.78.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($74,980), followed by Knoxville, TN ($72,630). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Jackson, TN ($56,040).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #30 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.