How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Lexington?
$47,790a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,100Median: $47,790Highest 10%: $63,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 75th | $53,550 | $25.75 | |
| 90th | $63,120 | $30.35 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,850 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,090 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,840 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,340 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,820 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $39,360 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $22.98 ($47,790 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $47,790 against $47,540 nationally, 1% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $44,200, so Lexington pays 8% more.
Where does Lexington rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
108 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,120 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.