Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $57,500 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 60
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $57,500
    75th
    $63,730
    90th
    $74,550

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,570
    Maryland $63,110
    Rhode Island $61,970
    Bend, OR $61,820

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,740
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Bismarck, ND is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.