How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Cleveland?
$42,880a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $20.62 an hour or $3,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.62
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 264 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $42,880Highest 10%: $57,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 75th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| 90th | $57,150 | $27.48 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Nashville, TN | $49,000 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $45,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,840 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,990 |
| Morristown, TN | $41,040 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,720 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,060 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $20.62 ($42,880 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $42,880 against $47,540 nationally, 10% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $45,810, so Cleveland pays 6% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
264 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,150 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.