How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Peoria?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,370Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $65,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| 90th | $65,000 | $31.25 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Bloomington, IL | $51,880 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,440 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,260 |
| Springfield, IL | $47,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,130 |
| Decatur, IL | $45,890 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,710 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,740 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $46,550 against $47,540 nationally, 2% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,310, so Peoria pays 4% less.
Where does Peoria rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
156 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,000 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.