Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in California
In California, secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive earn a median of $53,190 per year.
Median (California)
$53,190
Bottom 10%
$38,360
Top 10%
$76,110
Employed in California
169,670
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive earn a median of $53,190 — 15% above the national median of $46,290. Locally the range runs $38,360 to $76,110. About 169,670 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 54 states for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $55,800) by 5%. State employment of about 169,670 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$46,290
US bottom 10%
$31,600
US top 10%
$64,150
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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