Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $48,230 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $65,660
Employed locally 120
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $48,230
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $65,660

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,400
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,770
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $51,690
    Glens Falls, NY $50,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,290

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,630
    Customer Service Representatives $42,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,150
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Binghamton, NY is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Binghamton, NY is 10.9% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.