SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Arkansas
Arkansas · 5 metro areas compared
At $51,600, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, 32.6% beneath the national figure of $76,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,600, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, 32.6% beneath the national figure of $76,590. Pay ranges from under $37,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,940 to $66,480.
The area has 2,070 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Arkansas ranks number 51st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $65,400. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 290th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,830 | −50.6% |
| 25th | $43,940 | −42.6% |
| Median (50th) | $51,600 | −32.6% |
| 75th | $66,480 | −13.2% |
| 90th | $82,110 | +7.2% |
| Mean | $57,360 | −25.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $65,400 | 430 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $57,970 | 70 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $50,220 | 100 | |
| 4 | Little Rock | $49,730 | 860 | |
| 5 | Hot Springs | $49,150 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $51,600 goes as far as $59,379 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,379US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,600 a year, 32.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,830 to $82,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,070 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 51st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $65,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $51,600, or $24.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,590, so pay in Arkansas is 32.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $82,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $65,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,070 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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