Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant in the United States is $90,227 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,173
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,759 to $101,191
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,138
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Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $101,191 $8,433 $1,946 $49
Average $90,227 $7,519 $1,735 $43
25th Percentile $80,759 $6,730 $1,553 $39
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J.W. Didado Electric - Akron, OH

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Jobot - Columbus, OH

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salaries

An Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant'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): $63,015
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,099
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,943
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,430
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,243
Levels Salary
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$63,015
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$73,099
Assistant... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$87,943
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$99,430
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$119,243
$63,015 0 yr
$73,099 < 2 yrs
$87,943 2-4 yrs
$99,430 5-8 yrs
$119,243 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistants

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:

  • San Jose: $113,804
  • San Francisco: $112,558
  • Oakland: $110,186

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.72% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Catering (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.
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Scheduling 6.72%
Microsoft Excel 1.61%
Catering 1.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant's salary.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Logistics
 $93,836
4%
Analysis
 $93,836
4%
Innovation
 $92,934
3%
Project Management
 $92,934
3%
Collaboration
 $92,934
3%
Onboarding
 $92,934
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistants enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $85,896 and $91,763).

Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 26.3%
Associates 19.2%
Bachelors 46.2%
Masters 6.9%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant'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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$80,759
Average $90,227/year
$101,191
$6,730
Average $7,519/month
$8,433
$1,553
Average $1,735/week
$1,946
$39
Average $43/hour
$49
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $101,191 $8,433 $1,946 $49
Average $90,227 $7,519 $1,735 $43
25th Percentile $80,759 $6,730 $1,553 $39

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Salary Trends for Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant

Salaries for an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,940 in 2023 to around $75,359 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant salary trends, .

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$77,940
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$76,123
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