SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Janesville
Janesville-Beloit, WI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Janesville, WI is $62,680 a year, trailing the national median of $76,590 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Janesville, WI is $62,680 a year, trailing the national median of $76,590 by 18.2%. Half of workers earn between $52,920 and $76,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,300 and the ninetieth at $90,960.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Oshkosh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,300 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $52,920 | −30.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,680 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $76,420 | −0.2% |
| 90th | $90,960 | +18.8% |
| Mean | $66,780 | −12.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $75,850 | 140 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $74,240 | 1,420 | |
| 3 | Kenosha | $72,080 | 80 | |
| 4 | Madison | $70,800 | 950 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $70,030 | 280 | |
| 6 | Eau Claire | $68,510 | 100 | |
| 7 | Sheboygan | $68,010 | 70 | |
| 8 | Wausau | $67,930 | 60 | |
| 9 | Appleton | $65,600 | 130 | |
| 10 | Racine | $65,410 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Janesville run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,680 goes as far as $66,610 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,610US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,680 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,300 to $90,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $75,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Janesville, WI?
The median annual wage is $62,680, or $30.14 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 Janesville, WI is 18.2% 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 Janesville, WI earns more than $90,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,300 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 Oshkosh, at $75,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Janesville, WI. 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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