SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Pinehurst
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $54,890, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, 28.3% beneath the national figure of $76,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,890, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, 28.3% beneath the national figure of $76,590. Pay ranges from under $48,670 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,700 to $66,100.
Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $79,900. Of the 199 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 81st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,670 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $49,700 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $54,890 | −28.3% |
| 75th | $66,100 | −13.7% |
| 90th | $83,020 | +8.4% |
| Mean | $60,650 | −20.8% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $79,900 | 2,620 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $73,490 | — | |
| 3 | Rocky Mount | $70,020 | 50 | |
| 4 | Winston-Salem | $67,860 | 510 | |
| 5 | Fayetteville | $66,820 | 210 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $66,140 | 560 | |
| 7 | Durham | $64,170 | 1,200 | |
| 8 | Greenville | $63,270 | 150 | |
| 9 | Wilmington | $62,930 | 340 | |
| 10 | Burlington | $61,620 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pinehurst run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $54,890 goes as far as $58,208 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,208US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,890 a year, 28.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,670 to $83,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $79,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Pinehurst, NC?
The median annual wage is $54,890, or $26.39 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 Pinehurst, NC is 28.3% 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 Pinehurst, NC earns more than $83,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,670 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 Charlotte, at $79,900 per year.
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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