How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Columbus?

$37,570a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $18.06 an hour or $3,131 a month.

Hourly: $18.06
Vs. national median: -21%
Rank among cities: 368 of 392
Jobs in the area: 1,300

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $24,740Median: $37,570Highest 10%: $58,530

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$24,740	$11.89
25th	$29,860	$14.36
Median	$37,570	$18.06
75th	$47,550	$22.86
90th	$58,530	$28.14

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Atlanta, GA	$45,270
Savannah, GA	$43,160
Chattanooga, TN	$41,990
Augusta, GA	$41,600
Warner Robins, GA	$39,680
Gainesville, GA	$39,320
Hinesville, GA	$39,220
Macon, GA	$38,400
Albany, GA	$37,830
Rome, GA	$37,540
Dalton, GA	$37,440
Brunswick, GA	$36,470
Valdosta, GA	$36,250
Athens, GA	$36,110

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Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$63,000
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$59,290
Postal Service Clerk	$59,190
Information and Record Clerk	$58,120
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$54,580
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$54,430
Procurement Clerk	$54,020
Human Resources Assistant	$49,110
Production	$47,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker	$44,210

Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $18.06 ($37,570 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $37,570 against $47,540 nationally, 21% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $41,600, so Columbus pays 10% less.

Where does Columbus rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

368 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,530 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.