SOC 43-6014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Springfield
Springfield, MO · 7 metro areas compared
In Springfield, MO the median wage is $40,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Springfield, MO the median wage is $40,690. That is 14.4% lower than the national median of $47,540. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,950 and $49,610. The lowest tenth earn under $31,340, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,610.
Employment stands at 2,540, or 11.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Kansas City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 324th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,340 | −34.1% |
| 25th | $35,950 | −24.4% |
| Median (50th) | $40,690 | −14.4% |
| 75th | $49,610 | +4.4% |
| 90th | $60,610 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $45,280 | −4.8% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $46,810 | 15,930 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $46,200 | 15,000 | |
| 3 | St. Joseph | $42,210 | 630 | |
| 4 | Jefferson City | $40,980 | 1,880 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $39,680 | 1,350 | |
| 6 | Joplin | $38,540 | 990 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $37,480 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $40,690 goes as far as $44,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,690 a year, 14.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,340 to $60,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $46,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Springfield, MO?
The median annual wage is $40,690, or $19.56 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 Springfield, MO is 14.4% lower. 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 Springfield, MO earns more than $60,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,340 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 Kansas City, at $46,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,540 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MO. 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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