Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $51,010 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $58,260
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $49,670
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $58,260

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Vallejo, CA $61,350
    Richmond, VA $59,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,080
    Savannah, GA $52,040

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,030
    Customer Service Representatives $36,350
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Blacksburg, VA is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 5.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,670.