Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$59,910
  2. 2Massachusetts$57,940
  3. 3Washington$57,330
  4. 4Connecticut$57,210
  5. 5California$55,400
  6. 6Rhode Island$52,140
  7. 7Oregon$51,740
  8. 8Minnesota$51,400
  9. 9Hawaii$50,830
  10. 10New Jersey$50,260
  11. 11Maine$49,820
  12. 12New York$49,600
  13. 13Vermont$48,920
  14. 14Colorado$48,690
  15. 15Maryland$48,680