Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,580 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $50,590
Employed locally 60
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $45,580
    75th
    $50,590
    90th
    $50,590

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,260
    Customer Service Representatives$38,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,650
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arizona is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.04 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Arizona is 15.8% below the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arizona?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.