What are the main factors that influence an Admin Secretary's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Admin Secretary's salary?

An Admin Secretary's salary grows with experience: an Executive Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $65,827, an Executive Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $76,354, an Admin Secretary (4-7 years)earns $91,854, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $103,865, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $124,566,

What are the highest paying states for an Admin Secretary?

Admin Secretary salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admin Secretary roles are District of Columbia $95,638, California $95,275, Massachusetts $94,006. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admin Secretary roles make?

Salaries for Admin Secretary level roles vary by specialization: Secretary: $209,379; Credit Admin: $114,801; Database Admin: $106,200; healthcare admin: $99,188; Payroll Admin: $74,752.

Admin Secretary Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Admin Secretary make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admin Secretary in Rhode Island is $89,557 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Admin Secretary's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,844
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,533 to $99,653
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,497

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Admin Secretary Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,653	$8,304	$1,916	$48
Average	$89,557	$7,463	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$78,533	$6,544	$1,510	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Admin Secretary Salaries

An Admin Secretary's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Admin Secretary Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admin Secretary's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,827
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,354
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,854
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,865
Expert (over 8 years): $124,566

Levels	Salary
Executive... Level Admin Secretary	$65,827
Executive... Level Admin Secretary	$76,354
Admin Sec... Level Admin Secretary	$91,854
Executive... Level Admin Secretary	$103,865
Executive... Level Admin Secretary	$124,566

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How Do Admin Secretary Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Admin Secretaries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,638.
California: $95,275.
Massachusetts: $94,006.

District of Columbia $95,638 California $95,275 Massachusetts $94,006 Washington $93,660 New Jersey $93,626 Alaska $93,505 Connecticut $92,313 New York $91,829

Hawaii $90,283 Rhode Island $89,557 Maryland $89,065 Minnesota $88,391 Colorado $88,132 Illinois $88,046 Oregon $87,717 Delaware $87,476

New Hampshire $87,323 Virginia $86,983 Pennsylvania $85,990 Nevada $85,489 North Dakota $85,325 Michigan $85,066 Wisconsin $84,971 Vermont $84,780

Texas $84,254 Maine $84,219 Arizona $84,167 Ohio $84,107 Georgia $83,312 Indiana $82,915 Wyoming $82,837 Utah $82,716

Iowa $82,664 Kansas $82,250 Louisiana $82,129 North Carolina $82,085 Missouri $82,068 Florida $81,731 Montana $81,550 Nebraska $81,377

Kentucky $81,282 South Carolina $80,937 Tennessee $80,721 Idaho $80,634 New Mexico $80,004 Oklahoma $79,866 Alabama $79,356 South Dakota $78,501

Arkansas $78,034 West Virginia $77,784 Mississippi $77,032

Top Paying Cities for Admin Secretaries

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $90,677
Albion: $89,911
Ashaway: $90,505

Adamsville, RI $90,677 Albion, RI $89,911 Ashaway, RI $90,505 Barrington, RI $89,674 Block Island, RI $90,173 Bradford, RI $90,450 Bristol, RI $90,019 Carolina, RI $90,301

Charlestown, RI $90,334 Chepachet, RI $90,154 Clayville, RI $89,903 Coventry, RI $89,907 West Greenwich, RI $90,155 East Greenwich, RI $89,847 Exeter, RI $90,130 Fiskeville, RI $89,672

Forestdale, RI $90,363 Foster, RI $90,107 Glendale, RI $90,370 Greene, RI $90,225 Greenville, RI $89,707 Harmony, RI $89,822 Harrisville, RI $90,331 Hope, RI $89,728

Hope Valley, RI $90,425 Hopkinton, RI $90,545 Jamestown, RI $90,242 Kenyon, RI $90,290 Little Compton, RI $90,663 Manville, RI $90,029 Mapleville, RI $90,171 Newport, RI $90,333

Middletown, RI $90,373 North Kingstown, RI $90,001 North Scituate, RI $89,823 Oakland, RI $90,269 Pascoag, RI $90,391 Pawtucket, RI $89,540 Central Falls, RI $89,580 Cumberland, RI $90,088

Lincoln, RI $89,670 Portsmouth, RI $90,323 Prudence Island, RI $90,138 Rockville, RI $90,531 Saunderstown, RI $90,188 Shannock, RI $90,295 Slatersville, RI $90,364 Slocum, RI $90,185

Tiverton, RI $90,598 Wakefield, RI $90,265 Kingston, RI $90,230 Narragansett, RI $90,290 Peace Dale, RI $90,253 Warren, RI $89,905 Warwick, RI $89,655 Westerly, RI $90,526

West Kingston, RI $90,259 West Warwick, RI $89,765 Wood River Junction, RI $90,387 Woonsocket, RI $90,368 North Smithfield, RI $90,163 Wyoming, RI $90,295 Providence, RI $89,514 Cranston, RI $89,526

North Providence, RI $89,536 East Providence, RI $89,520 Riverside, RI $89,549 Rumford, RI $89,536 Smithfield, RI $89,717 Johnston, RI $89,567

Admin Secretary Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admin Secretary's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$78,533

Average $89,557/year

$99,653

$6,544

Average $7,463/month

$8,304

$1,510

Average $1,722/week

$1,916

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,653	$8,304	$1,916	$48
Average	$89,557	$7,463	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$78,533	$6,544	$1,510	$38

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