How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Columbia?
$41,890a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $20.14 an hour or $3,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.14
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $41,890Highest 10%: $52,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $41,890 | $20.14 | |
| 75th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 90th | $52,200 | $25.10 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| St. Louis, MO | $45,620 |
| Kansas City, MO | $45,160 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $39,000 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,920 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,600 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,360 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,150 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $20.14 ($41,890 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $41,890 against $45,930 nationally, 9% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,980, so Columbia pays 5% less.
Where does Columbia rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
215 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,200 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.