Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,260 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $21,580
90th percentile $49,220
Employed locally 990
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,580
    25th
    $28,940
    50th (median)
    $37,260
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $49,220

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$33,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,990
    Customer Service Representatives$38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,310
    Tellers$29,660
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Southwest Oklahoma is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma 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 Southwest Oklahoma is 19.5% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $21,580 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,940.