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

$41,550a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $19.98 an hour or $3,463 a month.

Hourly
$19.98
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
296 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $41,550Highest 10%: $58,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,530$14.20
25th$35,910$17.26
Median$41,550$19.98
75th$50,740$24.39
90th$58,640$28.19

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Memphis, TN$45,960
Little Rock, AR$38,850
Fort Smith, AR$37,640
Texarkana, TX$37,490
Jonesboro, AR$35,900
Hot Springs, AR$35,760
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Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,400
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,620
Financial Clerk$63,460
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Postal Service Clerk$59,730
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Cargo and Freight Agent$50,680
Production$49,850
Procurement Clerk$48,860
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$48,280
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, AR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $19.98 ($41,550 a year).

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

No: $41,550 against $47,540 nationally, 13% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $37,630, so Fayetteville pays 10% more.

Where does Fayetteville rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

296 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,640 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.