Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median executive assistant in Arizona earned $70,770 a year in May 2025[1], 7.6% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Arizona at #20 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $50,710 | $70,770 | $103,080 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Arizona earns $57,910–$84,040; the top tenth earns $103,080 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $101,100 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $84,920 | 5,000 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $78,830 | 720 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $76,090 | 80 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $74,710 | 110 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $75,470 | 190 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $79,200 | 60 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $71,810 | 90 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $65,820 | 70 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($74,010) and Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ the least ($50,340): $23,670 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | +1.7% | |
| New Hampshire | +1.2% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| North Carolina | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Arizona?
The median was $70,770 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,910 to $84,040.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Arizona?
About $101,100 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do executive assistants earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $74,010 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.