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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Riverside, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Riverside metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$76,410
Mean annual$78,790
Range (10th to 90th)$54,720 to $104,090
Riverside, California employment3,520
State vs national+4.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Riverside executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$54,72025TH$61,250MEDIAN$76,41075TH$90,74090TH$104,090

The middle 50% of workers earn between $61,250 and $90,740, with a median of $76,410.

Typical entry

  • Education

    High school diploma

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administrative

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Manage and maintain executives' schedules.

  2. 02

    Process payroll information.

  3. 03

    Make travel arrangements for executives.

  4. 04

    Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.

  5. 05

    Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.

  6. 06

    Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.

  7. 07

    Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.

  8. 08

    Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.

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How the Riverside metro compares to other major California metro areas for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Riverside, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in the Riverside metropolitan area is $76,410.
Does Riverside pay more than the California state average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
The Riverside metro median is -9.9% versus the California state median of $84,790.
How does Riverside compare to the national median for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
The Riverside metro median is +4.5% versus the BLS national figure of $73,131.
What is the salary range for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Riverside?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $54,720 and the 90th-percentile at $104,090 for the Riverside metro area.
What education is required for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Riverside CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.