Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $52,670 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.32
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $74,510
Employed locally 60
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $52,670
    75th
    $62,820
    90th
    $74,510

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 16% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,320
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $61,360
    Minnesota $61,300

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,990
    Customer Service Representatives$38,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,140
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$39,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Bloomington, IN is $25.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Bloomington, IN is 2.7% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.