Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $42,110 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.25
10th percentile $25,290
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 260
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,290
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $42,110
    75th
    $53,030
    90th
    $62,400

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 49% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,740
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,630
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,580
    Florida $53,790
    Midland, TX $52,630
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $50,240

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$42,730
    Office Clerks, General$43,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,370
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Boise City, ID is $20.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Boise City, ID is 22.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $25,290 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.