How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Rochester?
$52,890a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $25.43 an hour or $4,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.43
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $52,890Highest 10%: $66,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| Median | $52,890 | $25.43 | |
| 75th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| 90th | $66,010 | $31.74 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $54,080 |
| 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 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $25.43 ($52,890 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $52,890 against $47,540 nationally, 11% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $51,400, so Rochester pays 3% more.
Where does Rochester rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
36 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,010 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.