How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Louisville?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.64
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 75th | $54,070 | $26.00 | |
| 90th | $63,190 | $30.38 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,850 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,790 |
| 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 Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $22.64 ($47,090 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $47,090 against $47,540 nationally, 1% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $44,200, so Louisville pays 7% more.
Where does Louisville rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
137 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,190 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.