How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Lincoln?
$47,230a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $47,230Highest 10%: $60,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| Median | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 90th | $60,830 | $29.25 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Omaha, NE | $47,760 |
| Sioux City, IA | $45,950 |
| Grand Island, NE | $44,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $22.71 ($47,230 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Lincoln than the national average?
No: $47,230 against $47,540 nationally, 1% less.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $46,760, so Lincoln pays 1% more.
Where does Lincoln rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
131 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,830 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.