Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $47,080 -13% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 90
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $55,020
    90th
    $60,270

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 26% 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
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,210
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,090
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $60,560
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,600

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,640
    Customer Service Representatives $40,360
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Bangor, ME is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 13% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.