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

$44,270a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Indiana. That is $21.28 an hour or $3,689 a month.

Hourly: $21.28
Vs. national median: -7%
Rank among states: 38 of 51
Jobs in the state: 20,100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $44,270Highest 10%: $60,160

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$31,220	$15.01
25th	$36,860	$17.72
Median	$44,270	$21.28
75th	$50,050	$24.06
90th	$60,160	$28.92

Cities in Indiana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Chicago, IL	$50,440
Cincinnati, OH	$47,850
Lafayette, IN	$47,270
Louisville, KY	$47,090
Indianapolis, IN	$46,450
Evansville, IN	$44,980
Fort Wayne, IN	$44,820
Columbus, IN	$44,410
Kokomo, IN	$44,220
Michigan City, IN	$44,100
Elkhart, IN	$43,260
Bloomington, IN	$42,180
Terre Haute, IN	$39,900
South Bend, IN	$39,510
Muncie, IN	$38,780

Salaries for every job in Indiana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

35. Iowa	$45,150
36. Texas	$45,140
37. South Carolina	$44,880
38. Indiana	$44,270
39. Kentucky	$44,200
40. Montana	$43,940
41. Idaho	$43,710

Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Indiana is $21.28 ($44,270 a year).

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

No: $44,270 against $47,540 nationally, 7% less.

Where does Indiana rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

Indiana ranks 38 of 51 states.

Which city in Indiana pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $50,440 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.