SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Virginia
Virginia · 9 metro areas compared
At $80,330, median pay for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Virginia tracks the national median of $76,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,330, median pay for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Virginia tracks the national median of $76,590 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,480 and $98,770. The lowest tenth earn under $51,370, while the highest tenth earn more than $119,990.
Employment stands at 10,360, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 8th by median wage. Richmond leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 213th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,370 | −32.9% |
| 25th | $63,480 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $80,330 | +4.9% |
| 75th | $98,770 | +29.0% |
| 90th | $119,990 | +56.7% |
| Mean | $83,140 | +8.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $77,510 | 2,060 | |
| 2 | Charlottesville | $74,370 | 320 | |
| 3 | Virginia Beach | $67,620 | 1,140 | |
| 4 | Blacksburg | $66,690 | 130 | |
| 5 | Winchester | $62,650 | 80 | |
| 6 | Roanoke | $61,990 | 230 | |
| 7 | Lynchburg | $61,920 | 150 | |
| 8 | Staunton | $59,390 | 80 | |
| 9 | Harrisonburg | $56,380 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $80,330 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$80,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,456US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,330 a year, 4.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,370 to $119,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $77,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $80,330, or $38.62 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 Virginia is 4.9% higher. 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 Virginia earns more than $119,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,370 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 Richmond, at $77,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,360 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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