How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in St. Louis?
$45,620a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.93
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 6,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $45,620Highest 10%: $56,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| Median | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 75th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 90th | $56,090 | $26.97 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,160 |
| Columbia, MO | $41,890 |
| 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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How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $21.93 ($45,620 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $45,620 against $45,930 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,980, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
132 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,090 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.