Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $50,840 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $74,770
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $50,840
    75th
    $58,200
    90th
    $74,770

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 27% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620
    New York $74,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $67,980
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $63,970

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,750
    Customer Service Representatives$43,670
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,150
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Eugene, OR is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Eugene, OR is 6.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.