Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Springfield

In Springfield (MO), the median pay for medical secretaries and administrative assistants is $17.86 an hour ($37,150 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$17.86Median hourly pay
$37,150–$45,250Middle half of workers, yearly
1,030People in this job in Springfield (MO)

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 16% lower than the Missouri median ($43,980).

Pay range for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Springfield (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.24$35,870
25% of workers$17.86$37,150
Half of workers (median)$17.86$37,150
75% of workers$21.76$45,250
90% of workers$23.41$48,680

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$45,6206,570
Kansas City$45,1604,680
Columbia$41,890430
St. Joseph$39,000210
Jefferson City$38,920170
Joplin$38,600260
Cape Girardeau$37,360290
Springfield (this page)$37,1501,030

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for medical secretaries and administrative assistants

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 89,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Springfield (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Office Clerks, General$38,320
Customer Service Representatives$38,970
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,690
Medical Assistants$37,870
Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,590
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$38,080

Other job titles for this job

Intake CoordinatorMedical Administrative SpecialistMedical Billing CoderMedical Billing SpecialistMedical Office SpecialistMedical Office WorkerFront Desk ReceptionistClinic ReceptionistDental ReceptionistHospital ReceptionistMedical Office ReceptionistMedical Receptionist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.