How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Wisconsin?
$47,710a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Wisconsin. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $47,710Highest 10%: $61,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| Median | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| 90th | $61,940 | $29.78 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $54,080 |
| Madison, WI | $51,410 |
| Kenosha, WI | $48,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $48,480 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,740 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,560 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,270 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,110 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $47,090 |
| Racine, WI | $47,020 |
| Janesville, WI | $47,000 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,000 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,970 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $45,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 18. New Hampshire | $48,080 |
| 19. Delaware | $47,970 |
| 20. Arizona | $47,940 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $47,710 |
| 22. Virginia | $47,620 |
| 23. North Dakota | $47,480 |
| 24. Utah | $47,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.94 ($47,710 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $47,710 against $47,540 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $54,080 a year.
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.