SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin is $68,920 a year, trailing the national median of $76,590 by 10.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin is $68,920 a year, trailing the national median of $76,590 by 10.0%. Half of workers earn between $59,270 and $78,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,250 and the ninetieth at $93,190.
The area has 4,480 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.51 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 25th by median wage. 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 266th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,250 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $59,270 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $68,920 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $78,400 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $93,190 | +21.7% |
| Mean | $70,380 | −8.1% |
Highest-paying 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 Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $68,920 goes as far as $73,241 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,241US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,920 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,250 to $93,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 51 states for 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $68,920, or $33.14 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 Wisconsin is 10.0% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $93,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,250 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 4,480 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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