How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Georgia?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Georgia. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,330Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $62,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,330 | $12.66 | |
| 25th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $52,090 | $25.04 | |
| 90th | $62,090 | $29.85 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,570 |
| Rome, GA | $37,540 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,440 |
| Brunswick, GA | $36,470 |
| Valdosta, GA | $36,250 |
| Athens, GA | $36,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 43. Kansas | $42,270 |
| 44. South Dakota | $41,700 |
| 45. Alabama | $41,630 |
| 46. Georgia | $41,600 |
| 47. West Virginia | $40,370 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,660 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $41,600 against $47,540 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Georgia rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $45,270 a year.
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.