2023 Data

Executive Assistant Salary in Raleigh, NC

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$69,720

3.3% vs national

Hourly Rate

$33.52

/hour

Jobs in Area

472

employed

Salary Range$47,056 - $102,193
10th %Median90th %

Executive Assistant Salary Range in Raleigh, NC

Annual Salary Range

$70k

$47k

10th percentile

$56k

25th

$85k

75th

$102k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$47,056$22.62
25th Percentile$55,661$26.76
Median (50th Percentile)$69,720$33.52
75th Percentile$85,199$40.96
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$102,193$49.13
Average (Mean)$75,676$36.38

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Executive Assistant salary in Raleigh, NC is $69,720 per year or $33.52 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Raleigh, NC Compares

vs National Average

$67,510

+3.3%

vs North Carolina Average

$62,187

+12.1%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$69,373

-0.5%

Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 0.5% above the national average.

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