Occupation Salary Profile

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

SOC Code: 43-6012

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

National Median (BLS)
$53,710
▲ +3.37% Nominal +0.1% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$57,150
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
12,420
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,660
25th Percentile $46,780
National Median (50th Percentile) $53,710
75th Percentile $64,440
90th Percentile $78,790
P10: $38,660 P50 (Median): $53,710 P90: $78,790