SOC 43-6012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 8 metro areas compared
In Birmingham, AL the median wage is $48,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Birmingham, AL the median wage is $48,730. That is 12.3% lower than the national median of $55,570. Pay ranges from under $37,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,610 to $61,920.
Employment stands at 510, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Daphne records the highest median at $50,260. Of the 489 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $45,610 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,730 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $61,920 | +11.4% |
| 90th | $77,130 | +38.8% |
| Mean | $53,830 | −3.1% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daphne | $50,260 | 90 | |
| 2 | Montgomery | $49,000 | 180 | |
| 3 | Huntsville | $48,340 | 130 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $45,910 | 160 | |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | $42,880 | 60 | |
| 6 | Auburn | $39,880 | 40 | |
| 7 | Decatur | $38,440 | 50 | |
| 8 | Dothan | $36,310 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Birmingham run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,730 goes as far as $54,876 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,876US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,730 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,600 to $77,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Daphne, at $50,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Birmingham, AL?
The median annual wage is $48,730, or $23.43 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 $55,570, so pay in Birmingham, AL is 12.3% 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 Birmingham, AL earns more than $77,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,600 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 Daphne, at $50,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in Birmingham, AL. 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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