How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Minnesota?
$51,400a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Minnesota. That is $24.71 an hour or $4,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.71
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $51,400Highest 10%: $66,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| Median | $51,400 | $24.71 | |
| 75th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 90th | $66,830 | $32.13 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $54,080 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 5. California | $55,400 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $52,140 |
| 7. Oregon | $51,740 |
| 8. Minnesota | $51,400 |
| 9. Hawaii | $50,830 |
| 10. New Jersey | $50,260 |
| 11. Maine | $49,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $24.71 ($51,400 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $51,400 against $47,540 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $54,080 a year.
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.