How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Springfield?
$47,550a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.86
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,060Median: $47,550Highest 10%: $72,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| 25th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 75th | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| 90th | $72,680 | $34.94 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Bloomington, IL | $51,880 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,440 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,260 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,550 |
| 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 Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $22.86 ($47,550 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $47,550 against $47,540 nationally, 0% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,310, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
118 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,680 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.