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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Manhattan?

$40,460a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,372 a month.

Hourly
$19.45
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
314 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,080Median: $40,460Highest 10%: $53,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,080$13.02
25th$32,410$15.58
Median$40,460$19.45
75th$46,750$22.48
90th$53,700$25.82

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Kansas City, MO$46,810
Lawrence, KS$42,630
St. Joseph, MO$42,210
Wichita, KS$41,480
Topeka, KS$39,500
Joplin, MO$38,540
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Kansas Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$71,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,530
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Eligibility Interviewer$56,620
Production$52,570
Human Resources Assistant$51,820
Information and Record Clerk$51,060
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,760
Bookkeeping$45,570
Billing and Posting Clerk$45,290
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $19.45 ($40,460 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Manhattan than the national average?

No: $40,460 against $47,540 nationally, 15% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $42,270, so Manhattan pays 4% less.

Where does Manhattan rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

314 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,700 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.