Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $39,360 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $60,190
Employed locally 60
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $48,610
    90th
    $60,190

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,080
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,480
    California $61,320
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,090

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,650
    Office Clerks, General$42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 27.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.