How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Tucson?
$45,030a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $21.65 an hour or $3,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.65
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 209 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $45,030Highest 10%: $60,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| 75th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 90th | $60,600 | $29.13 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,800 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,010 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $44,610 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,390 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $41,140 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $40,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $21.65 ($45,030 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $45,030 against $47,540 nationally, 5% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $47,940, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
209 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,600 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.