SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Michigan is $66,840 per year, 12.7% below the national median of $76,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Michigan is $66,840 per year, 12.7% below the national median of $76,590. Pay ranges from under $47,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,570 to $81,050.
Employment stands at 9,030, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 29th by median wage. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 279th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,810 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $57,570 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,840 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $81,050 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $99,400 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $70,990 | −7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $77,060 | 60 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $74,950 | 3,670 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $74,660 | 430 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $71,890 | 130 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $70,920 | 250 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $67,540 | 810 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $67,540 | 140 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $65,090 | 970 | |
| 9 | Flint | $65,020 | 170 | |
| 10 | Battle Creek | $64,570 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $66,840 goes as far as $69,480 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,480US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,840 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,810 to $99,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,030 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $77,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $66,840, or $32.14 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 Michigan is 12.7% 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 Michigan earns more than $99,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,810 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 Midland, at $77,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,030 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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