How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Missouri?
$43,540a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Missouri. That is $20.93 an hour or $3,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.93
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,890Median: $43,540Highest 10%: $60,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,890 | $14.85 | |
| 25th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $43,540 | $20.93 | |
| 75th | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $60,270 | $28.98 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,210 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $40,980 |
| Springfield, MO | $40,690 |
| Columbia, MO | $39,680 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,540 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 39. Kentucky | $44,200 |
| 40. Montana | $43,940 |
| 41. Idaho | $43,710 |
| 42. Missouri | $43,540 |
| 43. Kansas | $42,270 |
| 44. South Dakota | $41,700 |
| 45. Alabama | $41,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.93 ($43,540 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $43,540 against $47,540 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Missouri rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $46,810 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.