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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in New Orleans?

$42,830a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $20.59 an hour or $3,569 a month.

Hourly
$20.59
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
268 of 392
Jobs in the area
6,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,820Median: $42,830Highest 10%: $60,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,820$13.86
25th$35,190$16.92
Median$42,830$20.59
75th$48,540$23.34
90th$60,210$28.95

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Baton Rouge, LA$40,910
Lake Charles, LA$40,260
Shreveport, LA$38,580
Lafayette, LA$38,060
Slidell, LA$37,660
Monroe, LA$37,320
Houma, LA$37,010
Alexandria, LA$35,890
Hammond, LA$35,880
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Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,370
Production$61,620
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,030
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,270
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,590
Procurement Clerk$52,480
Eligibility Interviewer$52,150
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $20.59 ($42,830 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $42,830 against $47,540 nationally, 10% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $38,790, so New Orleans pays 10% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

268 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,210 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.