Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,420 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $29,080
90th percentile $55,700
Employed locally 110
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,080
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $40,420
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $55,700

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,190
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,770
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in East-Central Montana is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.96 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in East-Central Montana is 25.3% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,080 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.