How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Rockford?
$46,130a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.18
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 168 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,040Median: $46,130Highest 10%: $68,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| 25th | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| Median | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 75th | $56,840 | $27.33 | |
| 90th | $68,140 | $32.76 |
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 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| 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 Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $22.18 ($46,130 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $46,130 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,310, so Rockford pays 5% less.
Where does Rockford rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
168 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,140 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.