How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Lawrence?
$42,630a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $20.50 an hour or $3,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.50
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 272 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,460Median: $42,630Highest 10%: $56,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $42,630 | $20.50 | |
| 75th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| 90th | $56,630 | $27.23 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,810 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,210 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,480 |
| Manhattan, KS | $40,460 |
| Topeka, KS | $39,500 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,540 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Lawrence?
The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $20.50 ($42,630 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Lawrence than the national average?
No: $42,630 against $47,540 nationally, 10% less.
How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $42,270, so Lawrence pays 1% more.
Where does Lawrence rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
272 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,630 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.