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

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

Median annual salary $42,430 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $30,220
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 1,850
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,220
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $48,920
    90th
    $60,570

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500
    Tellers$36,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Northwest Illinois is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Illinois is 8.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $30,220 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.