California / Department of State Hospitals / Executive Secretary I

Job-title file

Executive Secretary I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

19 employees hold this title in Department of State Hospitals. Median total compensation for the role is $63,370, below the department median of $92,376.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $63,370
Agency median: $92,376
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,078$68,161+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Executive Secretary I pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — about 59,640 people — is $89,000. Department of State Hospitals pays a median base salary of $58,846 for this role, 34% below that figure — about the 11th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State Hospitals sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,060

$72,110

$89,000

$107,090

$130,510

Department of State Hospitals median · $58,846

The bar is the range of annual wages for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of State Hospitals’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — about 459,910 people — is $76,590. Department of State Hospitals’s median base salary is 23% below that national figure, about the 21st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,560

$61,390

$76,590

$94,390

$109,850

Department of State Hospitals median · $58,846

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 17 of 20 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State Hospitals is $60,589, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Executive Secretary I is held in 28 California departments. In Department of State Hospitals, the median of $63,370 ranks #6 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

CA Department of Human Resources

$69,010 · 1

Public Utilities Commission

$68,720 · 2

Health Care Access and Information

$63,970 · 1

California State Lottery Community

$63,970 · 1

Food and Agriculture

$63,870 · 1

Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

$62,134 · 6

Education

$61,529 · 10

Forestry and Fire Protection

$61,436 · 1

Alcoholic Beverage Control

$60,075 · 2

Water Resources

$59,821 · 6

Transportation

$59,637 · 8

Public Employee's Retirement Systems

$58,981 · 2

Median total compensation for the Executive Secretary I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Executive Secretary beyond California

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $57,790 ranks #7 of 13. See Executive Secretary across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$190,084 · 43

City and County of San Francisco

$150,672 · 110

$100,753 · 11

$76,501 · 40

$63,817 · 12

$63,200 · 172

$49,345 · 157

$48,501 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Executive Secretary roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jennifer Acosta

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$69,798

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $56,470
Overtime: $9,316
Other pay: $4,012
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,798
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,129
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375651247001
Salary Total: $5,129
Total Pay: $69,798

Jennifer Acosta is a Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $69,798. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Lisa Torres

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$65,250

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $63,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025001247003
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $65,250

At Department of State Hospitals, Lisa Torres serves as a Executive Secretary I within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,250. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Eva Marie Lopez

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,670

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $63,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,670
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375001247001
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $63,670

Eva Marie Lopez works as a Executive Secretary I for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Eva earned $63,670 in 2025. They are represented by R04.

Christina Souza

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,670

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $63,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,670
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375001247004
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $63,670

Christina Souza is a Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,670. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Connie Cedillo

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,670

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $63,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,670
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875001247001
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $63,670

Connie Cedillo holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,670. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Brandi Lopez

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,574

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $60,004
Overtime: $3,182
Other pay: $388
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,574
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375001247003
Salary Total: $5,026
Total Pay: $63,574

Brandi Lopez works as a Executive Secretary I for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Brandi earned $63,574 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Adrienne Cason

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,526

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $62,761
Overtime: $165
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,526
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025611247902
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $63,526

At Department of State Hospitals, Adrienne Cason serves as a Executive Secretary I within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,526. Union affiliation: R04.

Marybelle Ramirez

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$63,506

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $58,846
Overtime: $2,540
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,506
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,129
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025411247001
Salary Total: $5,129
Total Pay: $63,506

At Department of State Hospitals, Marybelle Ramirez serves as a Executive Secretary I within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,506. Union affiliation: R04.

Laura Deleon

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$63,435

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $59,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,435
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,129
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875001247003
Salary Total: $5,129
Total Pay: $63,435

Laura Deleon is a Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $63,435. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Dilia Vega

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,370

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $63,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,370
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875001247004
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $63,370

At Department of State Hospitals, Dilia Vega serves as a Executive Secretary I within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,370. They are represented by R04.

Juanita Barrios

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$57,808

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $54,211
Overtime: $1,666
Other pay: $1,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,808
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,886
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5022401247001
Salary Total: $4,886
Total Pay: $57,808

Juanita Barrios holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,808. They are represented by R04.

Anne Delwiche

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$56,332

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $51,860
Overtime: $359
Other pay: $4,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,332
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,429
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4552401247001
Salary Total: $4,679
Total Pay: $56,332

Anne Delwiche is a Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $56,332. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Maira Lopez

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$56,020

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $52,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,650
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375001247002
Salary Total: $4,650
Total Pay: $56,020

Maira Lopez holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,020. They are represented by R04.

Sarah Trujillo

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$54,056

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $53,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,653
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375001247002
Salary Total: $4,513
Total Pay: $54,056

Sarah Trujillo is a Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,056. They are represented by R04.

Amanda Dickens

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$53,568

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $51,294
Overtime: $2,074
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,568
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,441
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375651247001
Salary Total: $5,278
Total Pay: $53,568

Amanda Dickens works as a Executive Secretary I for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $53,568 in 2025. Union affiliation: R04.

Mayra Lopez

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$51,652

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $51,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,652
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,562
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025001247004
Salary Total: $4,425
Total Pay: $51,652

At Department of State Hospitals, Mayra Lopez serves as a Executive Secretary I within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,652. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Alicia Brown

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$18,412

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $18,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,218
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025611247001
Salary Total: $4,091
Total Pay: $18,412

Alicia Brown is a Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $18,412. Union affiliation: R04.

Dejonia Johnson

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$8,429

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $8,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,429
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,345
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875001247003
Salary Total: $4,215
Total Pay: $8,429

Dejonia Johnson holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,429. Union affiliation: R04.

Samantha Avalos

Executive Secretary I/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$8,078

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $4,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,603
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375001247003
Salary Total: $4,603
Total Pay: $8,078

At Department of State Hospitals, Samantha Avalos serves as a Executive Secretary I within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,078. Their bargaining unit is R04.