Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Tennessee: $73,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Tennessee

$73,000 / year

≈ $6,100 per month · $35.10 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry (Grahall)Or city (Grahall)

BLS May 2025 state data for Tennessee · median $70,500

25th percentile
$58,500Average
$73,00075th percentile
$82,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by state

Alabama$74,500

Alaska$72,000

Arizona$77,500

Arkansas$59,500

California$95,500

Colorado$74,500

Connecticut$90,500

Delaware$81,000

District of Columbia$95,000

Florida$71,500

Georgia$75,000

Hawaii$85,500

Idaho$69,500

Illinois$79,500

Indiana$66,000

Iowa$66,000

Kansas$71,000

Kentucky$68,000

Louisiana$58,000

Maine$70,000

Maryland$83,500

Massachusetts$90,000

Michigan$73,500

Minnesota$82,500

Mississippi$61,500

Missouri$67,000

Montana$64,000

Nebraska$73,500

Nevada$74,000

New Hampshire$76,000

New Jersey$92,500

New Mexico$76,500

New York$90,000

North Carolina$75,000

North Dakota$67,000

Ohio$74,500

Oklahoma$65,000

Oregon$81,000

Pennsylvania$77,500

Rhode Island$80,500

South Carolina$67,500

South Dakota$58,000

Tennessee$73,000

Texas$78,000

Utah$66,500

Vermont$76,500

Virginia$86,000

Washington$85,000

West Virginia$69,500

Wisconsin$73,000

Wyoming$58,500

About this role

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistantss do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
Make travel arrangements for executives.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Writing Service Orientation Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay by experience level

Entry level$52,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$63,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$79,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$97,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$113,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-1.6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

50,000

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by industry

Educational Services

66,930 workers

$74,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

66,040 workers

$77,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

59,700 workers

$87,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

37,530 workers

$79,500

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

32,770 workers

$89,500

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

31,440 workers

$73,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

29,140 workers

$91,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

29,140 workers

$91,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

28,240 workers

$74,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

25,060 workers

$77,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pays 52% above the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,000

Brokerage Clerk$75,500

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,500

Desktop Publisher$64,000

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61,500

Cargo and Freight Agents$59,000

Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,500

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Statistical Assistant$57,500

Careers related to Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,000

Administrative Services Manager$134,500

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54,000

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,000

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make?

The average base salary for a Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in the United States is $82,000 per year, or about $39.42 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $97,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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