Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $44,120 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.21
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 100
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $44,120
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $76,900

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,750
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,210
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $60,100
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $58,500

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,600
    Customer Service Representatives$39,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Champaign, IL is $21.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 18.5% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.