Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $44,870 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.57
10th percentile $29,230
90th percentile $54,590
Employed locally 60
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,230
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $44,870
    75th
    $49,340
    90th
    $54,590

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 86% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 14% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Charleston, WV $48,100
    Wheeling, WV-OH $45,440
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $45,350
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,800
    Morgantown, WV $42,480

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$30,510
    Customer Service Representatives$35,360
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$40,710
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$46,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Beckley, WV is $21.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 17.1% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,230 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.