SOC 43-6012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — Monroe
Monroe, LA · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay in Monroe, LA is $37,280 a year, 32.9% under the national median of $55,570 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Monroe, LA is $37,280 a year, 32.9% under the national median of $55,570 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,400 and $47,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,390 and the ninetieth at $65,870.
New Orleans leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,030. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 185th of 277 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,390 | −43.5% |
| 25th | $36,400 | −34.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,280 | −32.9% |
| 75th | $47,520 | −14.5% |
| 90th | $65,870 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $43,780 | −21.2% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $61,030 | — | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $51,320 | — | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $47,160 | — | |
| 4 | Hammond | $46,480 | 40 | |
| 5 | Slidell | $45,890 | 170 | |
| 6 | Lake Charles | $45,400 | 160 | |
| 7 | Shreveport | $40,260 | 140 | |
| 8 | Houma | $38,910 | 80 | |
| 9 | Alexandria | $37,670 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Monroe run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,280 goes as far as $42,268 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,268US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,280 a year, 32.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,390 to $65,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $61,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Monroe, LA?
The median annual wage is $37,280, or $17.92 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 Monroe, LA is 32.9% 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 Monroe, LA earns more than $65,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,390 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 New Orleans, at $61,030 per year.
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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