How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Birmingham?
$44,580a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $21.43 an hour or $3,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.43
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 220 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 10,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,960Median: $44,580Highest 10%: $60,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,960 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| 75th | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| 90th | $60,380 | $29.03 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Huntsville, AL | $46,090 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $21.43 ($44,580 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $44,580 against $47,540 nationally, 6% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $41,630, so Birmingham pays 7% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
220 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,380 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.