How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Alexandria?
$35,890a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $17.25 an hour or $2,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.25
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 383 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,200Median: $35,890Highest 10%: $51,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,200 | $11.63 | |
| 25th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| Median | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| 75th | $41,930 | $20.16 | |
| 90th | $51,010 | $24.52 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| New Orleans, LA | $42,830 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $40,910 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $40,260 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,580 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,060 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,660 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,320 |
| Houma, LA | $37,010 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $17.25 ($35,890 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $35,890 against $47,540 nationally, 25% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $38,790, so Alexandria pays 7% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
383 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,010 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.