How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in St. Louis?
$46,200a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.21 an hour or $3,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.21
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 15,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,070Median: $46,200Highest 10%: $62,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,070 | $15.42 | |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| 75th | $53,550 | $25.75 | |
| 90th | $62,040 | $29.83 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,810 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,210 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $40,980 |
| Springfield, MO | $40,690 |
| Columbia, MO | $39,680 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,540 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.21 ($46,200 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $46,200 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,540, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
165 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,040 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.