SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Auburn
Auburn-Opelika, AL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Auburn, AL is $62,870 a year, trailing the national median of $76,590 by 17.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Auburn, AL is $62,870 a year, trailing the national median of $76,590 by 17.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,810 and $76,690. The lowest tenth earn under $47,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $89,180.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $76,330. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 85th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,600 | −37.9% |
| 25th | $61,810 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,870 | −17.9% |
| 75th | $76,690 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $89,180 | +16.4% |
| Mean | $67,900 | −11.3% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $76,330 | 900 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $74,710 | 440 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $67,870 | 60 | |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa | $66,930 | 130 | |
| 5 | Mobile | $66,080 | 270 | |
| 6 | Montgomery | $65,110 | 310 | |
| 7 | Daphne | $63,000 | 80 | |
| 8 | Florence | $59,390 | 40 | |
| 9 | Dothan | $58,740 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Auburn run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $62,870 goes as far as $70,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,870 a year, 17.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,600 to $89,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $76,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Auburn, AL?
The median annual wage is $62,870, or $30.22 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 Auburn, AL is 17.9% 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 Auburn, AL earns more than $89,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,600 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 Birmingham, at $76,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Auburn, AL. 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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