SOC 43-6012 · May 2025 · United States
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants across the United States is $55,570 per year, measured over 156,280 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $99,280.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 171.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $99,280 and Kansas pays $36,620.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $99,280 | 1,940 | |
| 2 | New York | $72,230 | 9,800 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $66,220 | 1,090 | |
| 4 | Delaware | $66,130 | 980 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $63,180 | 2,410 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $63,080 | 4,160 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $63,020 | 390 | |
| 8 | California | $62,860 | 27,470 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $62,120 | 4,020 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $61,440 | 1,670 |
States with the most Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 27,470 | $62,860 | |
| 2 | Texas | 13,380 | $45,940 | |
| 3 | Florida | 10,920 | $48,510 | |
| 4 | New York | 9,800 | $72,230 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 8,030 | $52,790 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 6,230 | $51,430 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 4,360 | $51,080 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 4,160 | $63,080 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 4,020 | $62,120 | |
| 10 | Washington | 3,950 | $58,360 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $87,270 | 660 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $79,410 | 2,740 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $77,780 | 50 |
| 4 | Washington | $77,220 | 2,970 |
| 5 | Bridgeport | $75,950 | 260 |
| 6 | New York | $75,920 | 9,580 |
| 7 | Salinas | $75,150 | 80 |
| 8 | Hartford | $74,790 | 470 |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $74,360 | 160 |
| 10 | Oxnard | $71,670 | 590 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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