Executive Assistant Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median executive assistant in the Richmond area earns $77,510 a year ($37.26 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($76,590) and 4% below the Virginia median ($80,330). Half of the 2,060 executive assistants there earn between $60,930 and $85,630.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,490 | $51,370 | $50,560 |
| 25th percentile | $60,930 | $63,480 | $61,390 |
| Median | $77,510 | $80,330 | $76,590 |
| 75th percentile | $85,630 | $98,770 | $94,390 |
| 90th percentile | $98,620 | $119,990 | $109,850 |
| Average | $76,170 | $83,140 | $79,140 |
| Jobs | 2,060 | 10,360 | 459,910 |
Richmond, VA ranks 18th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $67,620
- 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 Richmond, VA
- Administrative Assistant: $47,840
- Medical Secretary: $44,310
- Customer Service Representative: $42,660
- Office Clerk: $46,320
- Office Manager: $64,690
- Bookkeeper: $51,400
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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.