Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $45,760 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $66,350
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $40,040
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $66,350

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 86% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 14% 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
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,600
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $58,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,930
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $54,160

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,100
    Office Clerks, General $35,090
    Customer Service Representatives $36,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,340
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Farmington, NM is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Farmington, NM is 15.5% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,040.