Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,620 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $32,520
90th percentile $55,390
Employed locally 1,970
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,520
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $44,620
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $55,390

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,020
    Customer Service Representatives $42,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,810
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in South Central Wisconsin is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.72 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin 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 South Central Wisconsin is 3.6% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $32,520 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.