How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Alabama?
$41,630a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Alabama. That is $20.01 an hour or $3,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.01
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,170Median: $41,630Highest 10%: $59,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,170 | $14.02 | |
| 25th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| Median | $41,630 | $20.01 | |
| 75th | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 90th | $59,090 | $28.41 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $46,090 |
| Birmingham, AL | $44,580 |
| Decatur, AL | $43,900 |
| Mobile, AL | $42,840 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $41,550 |
| Auburn, AL | $40,460 |
| Montgomery, AL | $40,260 |
| Anniston, AL | $39,800 |
| Daphne, AL | $39,560 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,500 |
| Gadsden, AL | $38,860 |
| Florence, AL | $38,850 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 42. Missouri | $43,540 |
| 43. Kansas | $42,270 |
| 44. South Dakota | $41,700 |
| 45. Alabama | $41,630 |
| 46. Georgia | $41,600 |
| 47. West Virginia | $40,370 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $20.01 ($41,630 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $41,630 against $47,540 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Alabama rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $46,090 a year.
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.