How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Jefferson City?
$40,980a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Jefferson City, MO metro area. That is $19.70 an hour or $3,415 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.70
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 304 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,170Median: $40,980Highest 10%: $55,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $40,980 | $19.70 | |
| 75th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 90th | $55,870 | $26.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,210 |
| Springfield, MO | $40,690 |
| Columbia, MO | $39,680 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,540 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Jefferson City?
The median hourly pay in the Jefferson City, MO metro area is $19.70 ($40,980 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Jefferson City than the national average?
No: $40,980 against $47,540 nationally, 14% less.
How does Jefferson City compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,540, so Jefferson City pays 6% less.
Where does Jefferson City rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
304 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Jefferson City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,870 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.