How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Springfield?
$49,290a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $23.70 an hour or $4,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.70
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $49,290Highest 10%: $78,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| Median | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| 75th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 90th | $78,030 | $37.51 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $59,490 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,370 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,940 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,730 |
| Champaign, IL | $46,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,190 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $23.70 ($49,290 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $49,290 against $55,570 nationally, 11% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $52,790, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
124 of 297 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,030 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.