How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Springfield?
$37,900a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 276 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,820Median: $37,900Highest 10%: $62,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| 25th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| 90th | $62,450 | $30.02 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| St. Louis, MO | $48,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $44,870 |
| Columbia, MO | $37,420 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $18.22 ($37,900 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $37,900 against $55,570 nationally, 32% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $38,560, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
276 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 $29,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,450 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.