Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary (2025)
Based on 156,280 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,500 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $44,450 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $55,570 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $71,970 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $91,730 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$44K
Median
$56K
75th
$72K
90th
$92K
Highest Paying States for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93,590 |
| New York | $74,870 |
| California | $74,860 |
| Connecticut | $69,970 |
| Minnesota | $69,660 |
| Delaware | $68,010 |
| Massachusetts | $66,460 |
| Colorado | $65,740 |
| New Jersey | $64,150 |
| Rhode Island | $63,670 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $93,590 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $63,670 — a difference of $29,920. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 156,280 workers were employed as Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistantss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $60,620 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-6012