Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,950 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $65,490
Employed locally 180
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $48,950
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $65,490

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,600
    Office Clerks, General$41,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,210
    Customer Service Representatives$40,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Capital/Northern New York is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.94 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Capital/Northern New York is 9.6% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.