How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Montgomery?
$40,260a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $19.36 an hour or $3,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.36
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 319 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,270Median: $40,260Highest 10%: $56,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| 25th | $34,720 | $16.69 | |
| Median | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| 75th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 90th | $56,480 | $27.15 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Huntsville, AL | $46,090 |
| Birmingham, AL | $44,580 |
| Decatur, AL | $43,900 |
| Mobile, AL | $42,840 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $41,550 |
| Auburn, AL | $40,460 |
| Anniston, AL | $39,800 |
| Daphne, AL | $39,560 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,500 |
| Gadsden, AL | $38,860 |
| Florence, AL | $38,850 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Montgomery, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $19.36 ($40,260 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $40,260 against $47,540 nationally, 15% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $41,630, so Montgomery pays 3% less.
Where does Montgomery rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
319 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,480 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.