TN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-6011

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual Salary $65,660 -12% below national average (national: $74,260)
$68,520Mean Annual
$32Median Hourly
5,080Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$65,660
$43,650
10th pct.
$93,400
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$43,650$20.98
25th percentile$54,120$26.02
50th percentile (median)$65,660$31.57
75th percentile$77,880$37.44
90th percentile (top earners)$93,400$44.91
Mean (average)$68,520$32.94

How Tennessee Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Tennessee
Tennessee (current) $65,660
District of Columbia $85,520 +30%
California $84,790 +29%
New Jersey $83,740 +28%
Connecticut $80,510 +23%
New York $80,490 +23%
Massachusetts $79,360 +21%
Delaware $78,480 +20%
Washington $78,140 +19%

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Related Occupations in Tennessee

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $65,610 2,850
Computer Occupations, All Other $65,370 11,190
Financial Specialists, All Other $65,960 2,810
Chemists $65,340 820
Human Resources Specialists $65,200 20,490
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $65,080 480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Tennessee?

The mean executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Tennessee is $68,520 per year. The median (middle) salary is $65,660 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Tennessee?

Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantss (10th percentile) in Tennessee typically earn around $43,650 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $54,120 per year.

What is the highest Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Tennessee?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Tennessee make approximately $93,400 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $77,880 per year.

How does the Tennessee Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Tennessee is $65,660, which is -12% below national average of $74,260.

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