Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $49,130 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $31,770
90th percentile $78,410
Employed locally 70
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,770
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $78,410

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 25% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,320
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $61,360
    Minnesota $61,300

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,930
    Customer Service Representatives$47,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Elkhart, IN is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Elkhart, IN is 9.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,770 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.