Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $37,720 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $28,020
90th percentile $53,250
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,020
    25th
    $29,050
    50th (median)
    $37,720
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $53,250

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,510
    Clarksville, TN-KY $45,270
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,920
    Knoxville, TN $44,200
    Jackson, TN $43,960
    Morristown, TN $43,080

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,610
    Office Clerks, General $34,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cleveland, TN is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Cleveland, TN is 30.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,020 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,050.