AR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-6014

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual Salary $37,060 -20% below national average (national: $46,290)
$39,180Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
9,630Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,060
$27,300
10th pct.
$54,460
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$27,300$13.13
25th percentile$30,370$14.60
50th percentile (median)$37,060$17.82
75th percentile$45,540$21.89
90th percentile (top earners)$54,460$26.18
Mean (average)$39,180$18.84

How Arkansas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Arkansas
Arkansas (current) $37,060
District of Columbia $55,800 +51%
Connecticut $55,690 +50%
Washington $54,560 +47%
Massachusetts $53,690 +45%
California $53,190 +44%
Rhode Island $51,500 +39%
Hawaii $50,580 +36%
Oregon $49,950 +35%

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Related Occupations in Arkansas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Medical Equipment Preparers $37,050 410
Security Guards $37,090 6,680
Construction Laborers $37,020 8,910
Public Safety Telecommunicators $37,140 1,340
Medical Assistants $37,150 4,990
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $36,940 570

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Arkansas?

The mean secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in Arkansas is $39,180 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,060 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Arkansas?

Entry-level secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives (10th percentile) in Arkansas typically earn around $27,300 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,370 per year.

What is the highest Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Arkansas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Arkansas make approximately $54,460 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $45,540 per year.

How does the Arkansas Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary compare to the national average?

The median secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in Arkansas is $37,060, which is -20% below national average of $46,290.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes