Administrative Assistant salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$46,200/year
about $22.21 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $38,200 – $53,550
Half of administrative assistants in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $46,200 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #24 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $32,070 | $15.42 |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 |
| Median (50th) | $46,200 | $22.21 |
| 75th | $53,550 | $25.75 |
| 90th (top earners) | $62,040 | $29.83 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a administrative assistant job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $38,200 ($18.37/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $38,200 to $53,550 ($18.37 to $25.75/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $53,550 ($25.75/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Executive assistant roles supporting senior leaders usually pay more than general admin roles and fall under a different BLS category.
- Ask whether the role is hourly or salaried, and how overtime is handled.
- "Other duties as assigned" can grow quickly. Ask what a typical week looks like.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (SOC 43-6014). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.