Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,990 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $86,330
Employed locally 1,250
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $77,040
    90th
    $86,330

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $56,030
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $54,550
    Savannah, GA $52,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,290
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,870

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.8% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.