Virtual Assistant Salary
The short answer
The median pay for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive in the U.S. was $47,540 a year ($22.86 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $33,280 and $66,350.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $33,280
- Middle (median)
- $47,540
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $66,350
- Median per hour
- $22.86
Government category: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a virtual assistant make?
The median pay for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive in the U.S. was $47,540 a year ($22.86 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $33,280 and $66,350.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $22.86. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.