Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $47,350 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $72,450
Employed locally 110
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $47,350
    75th
    $65,420
    90th
    $72,450

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 50% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,010
    Maryland $63,110
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,480
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,650

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,680
    Customer Service Representatives$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,780
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Barnstable Town, MA is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 12.5% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.