Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $44,980 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $63,930
Employed locally 400
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $44,980
    75th
    $45,570
    90th
    $63,930

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Columbia, SC $58,520
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $58,500
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,770
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,560

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$40,690
    Office Clerks, General$39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Charleston, SC is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Charleston, SC is 16.9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.