Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $32,940 -39.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $28,280
90th percentile $55,230
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,280
    25th
    $31,860
    50th (median)
    $32,940
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $55,230

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,650
    Vallejo, CA $61,350
    California $61,320

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,300
    Office Clerks, General $27,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Dothan, AL is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Dothan, AL is 39.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,280 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,860.