Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $45,850 -1% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $32,850
90th percentile $70,110
Employed locally 1,490
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,850
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $55,850
    90th
    $70,110

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary vs area income 61% Median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary is 39% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,650
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $55,480
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $53,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $51,160

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,540
    Customer Service Representatives$38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69,810
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Springfield, IL is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.94 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, IL is 1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $32,850 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.