How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Springfield?
$40,690a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $19.56 an hour or $3,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.56
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 310 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,340Median: $40,690Highest 10%: $60,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,340 | $15.07 | |
| 25th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| Median | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| 75th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 90th | $60,610 | $29.14 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,210 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $40,980 |
| Columbia, MO | $39,680 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,540 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $19.56 ($40,690 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $40,690 against $47,540 nationally, 14% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,540, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
310 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,610 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.