How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Milwaukee?
$48,480a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.31
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $48,480Highest 10%: $62,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| Median | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 75th | $57,870 | $27.82 | |
| 90th | $62,730 | $30.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $54,080 |
| Madison, WI | $51,410 |
| Kenosha, WI | $48,800 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,740 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,560 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,270 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,110 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $47,090 |
| Racine, WI | $47,020 |
| Janesville, WI | $47,000 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,000 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,970 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $45,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.31 ($48,480 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $48,480 against $47,540 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,710, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
87 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,730 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.