KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-6014

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

Median Annual Salary $41,600 -10% below national average (national: $46,290)
$42,630Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
19,680Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$41,600
$28,760
10th pct.
$58,030
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,760$13.83
25th percentile$35,140$16.90
50th percentile (median)$41,600$20.00
75th percentile$49,600$23.85
90th percentile (top earners)$58,030$27.90
Mean (average)$42,630$20.49

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $41,600
District of Columbia $55,800 +34%
Connecticut $55,690 +34%
Washington $54,560 +31%
Massachusetts $53,690 +29%
California $53,190 +28%
Rhode Island $51,500 +24%
Hawaii $50,580 +22%
Oregon $49,950 +20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive salary in Kentucky is $42,630 per year. The median (middle) salary is $41,600 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executives (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $28,760 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,140 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $58,030 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,600 per year.

How does the Kentucky 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 Kentucky is $41,600, which is -10% 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