Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,050 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.74
10th percentile $29,590
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 1,930
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,590
    25th
    $35,730
    50th (median)
    $41,050
    75th
    $49,360
    90th
    $59,780

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,280
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,090
    Tellers $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in East Central Illinois is $19.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in East Central Illinois is 11.3% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $29,590 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,730.