How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Huntsville?
$46,090a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.16
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 174 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,370Median: $46,090Highest 10%: $61,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| 75th | $52,920 | $25.44 | |
| 90th | $61,680 | $29.65 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Birmingham, AL | $44,580 |
| 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 Huntsville, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Huntsville?
The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $22.16 ($46,090 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Huntsville than the national average?
No: $46,090 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.
How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $41,630, so Huntsville pays 11% more.
Where does Huntsville rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
174 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Huntsville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,680 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.