SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Wenatchee
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $75,270, median pay for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Wenatchee, WA tracks the national median of $76,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $75,270, median pay for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Wenatchee, WA tracks the national median of $76,590 closely. Pay ranges from under $59,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,610 to $81,530.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.84 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $80,860. Of the 229 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,320 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $65,610 | −14.3% |
| Median (50th) | $75,270 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $81,530 | +6.4% |
| 90th | $99,710 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $76,220 | −0.5% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $80,860 | 7,370 | |
| 2 | Kennewick | $80,090 | 340 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $79,510 | 720 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $78,670 | 230 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $76,870 | 240 | |
| 6 | Bremerton | $75,770 | 250 | |
| 7 | Longview | $75,290 | 100 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $73,190 | 180 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $71,550 | 550 | |
| 10 | Walla Walla | $61,380 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wenatchee run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $75,270 buys what $70,346 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,346US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,270 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,320 to $99,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $80,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Wenatchee, WA?
The median annual wage is $75,270, or $36.19 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 Wenatchee, WA is 1.7% 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 Wenatchee, WA earns more than $99,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,320 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 Seattle, at $80,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Wenatchee, WA. 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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