Executive Assistant Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median executive assistant in the Philadelphia area earns $79,490 a year ($38.22 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($76,590) and 6% above the Pennsylvania median ($75,270). Half of the 7,150 executive assistants there earn between $67,380 and $93,830.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,480 | $48,920 | $50,560 |
| 25th percentile | $67,380 | $59,890 | $61,390 |
| Median | $79,490 | $75,270 | $76,590 |
| 75th percentile | $93,830 | $85,970 | $94,390 |
| 90th percentile | $102,690 | $102,690 | $109,850 |
| Average | $81,040 | $75,110 | $79,140 |
| Jobs | 7,150 | 12,910 | 459,910 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 14th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $69,030
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Administrative Assistant: $48,850
- Medical Secretary: $47,120
- Customer Service Representative: $47,070
- Office Clerk: $47,060
- Office Manager: $72,700
- Bookkeeper: $52,710
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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.