How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Lafayette?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $22.73 an hour or $3,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.73
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,480 | $15.62 | |
| 25th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 75th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 90th | $66,690 | $32.06 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $50,440 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,850 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $22.73 ($47,270 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $47,270 against $47,540 nationally, 1% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $44,270, so Lafayette pays 7% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
130 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,690 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.