How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Minneapolis?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 19,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $70,390 | $33.84 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Rochester, MN | $52,890 |
| Mankato, MN | $51,410 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $49,470 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $47,920 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,740 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,110 |
| Fargo, ND | $47,060 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $42,560 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $26.00 ($54,080 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $54,080 against $47,540 nationally, 14% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $51,400, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
27 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,390 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.