SOC 43-6014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Bloomington, IL the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive is $51,880 a year, which is 9.1% higher than the national figure of $47,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bloomington, IL the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive is $51,880 a year, which is 9.1% higher than the national figure of $47,540. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,950 and $64,610. The lowest tenth earn under $33,860, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,460.
The area has 930 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $50,440. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,860 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $41,950 | −11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $51,880 | +9.1% |
| 75th | $64,610 | +35.9% |
| 90th | $79,460 | +67.1% |
| Mean | $54,160 | +13.9% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington sit close to the national average, so $51,880 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$51,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,880US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,880 a year, 9.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,860 to $79,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 930 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $50,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Bloomington, IL?
The median annual wage is $51,880, or $24.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,540, so pay in Bloomington, IL is 9.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bloomington, IL earns more than $79,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $50,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 930 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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