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How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Columbia?

$61,500a year

Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $29.57 an hour or $5,125 a month.

Hourly
$29.57
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
266 of 383
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,910Median: $61,500Highest 10%: $81,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,910$21.59
25th$50,310$24.19
Median$61,500$29.57
75th$71,120$34.19
90th$81,900$39.38

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.

Kansas City, MO$64,460
St. Louis, MO$63,500
Jefferson City, MO$55,740
St. Joseph, MO$54,760
Springfield, MO$53,920
Joplin, MO$53,590
Cape Girardeau, MO$53,420
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Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,670
Production$59,460
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,780
Information and Record Clerk$49,940
Human Resources Assistant$49,070
Bookkeeping$48,920
Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,680
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,750
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,720
Salaries for every job in Columbia, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $29.57 ($61,500 a year).

Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $61,500 against $76,590 nationally, 20% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $60,320, so Columbia pays 2% more.

Where does Columbia rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?

266 of 383 metro areas with data.

How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.