Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,450 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $95,960
Employed locally 1,200
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $81,840
    90th
    $95,960

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    District of Columbia $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,010
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,080
    Connecticut $61,440
    Greeley, CO $60,250

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,290
    Office Clerks, General $58,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Denver, CO is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Denver, CO is 11.7% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.