Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $40,580 -25% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $61,070
Employed locally 30
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $40,580
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $61,070

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Helena, MT $48,450
    Binghamton, NY $48,230
    Billings, MT $46,460
    Bozeman, MT $45,400
    Missoula, MT $37,440

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,750
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,080
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Great Falls, MT is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Great Falls, MT is 25% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.