Executive Assistant Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median executive assistant in the Detroit area earns $74,950 a year ($36.03 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($76,590) and 12% above the Michigan median ($66,840). Half of the 3,670 executive assistants there earn between $59,050 and $88,300.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,610 | $47,810 | $50,560 |
| 25th percentile | $59,050 | $57,570 | $61,390 |
| Median | $74,950 | $66,840 | $76,590 |
| 75th percentile | $88,300 | $81,050 | $94,390 |
| 90th percentile | $105,220 | $99,400 | $109,850 |
| Average | $76,390 | $70,990 | $79,140 |
| Jobs | 3,670 | 9,030 | 459,910 |
Detroit, MI ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for executive assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($106,220).
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Check my payExecutive assistant pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $65,090
- San Jose, CA: $106,220
- San Francisco, CA: $105,190
- Washington, DC: $90,320
- Sacramento, CA: $87,910
- Boston, MA: $85,260
- San Diego, CA: $84,540
- New York, NY: $83,840
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Administrative Assistant: $47,330
- Medical Secretary: $42,320
- Customer Service Representative: $44,730
- Office Clerk: $45,810
- Office Manager: $67,060
- Bookkeeper: $51,480
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.