Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $41,090 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.76
10th percentile $32,100
90th percentile $65,270
Employed locally 140
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,100
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $44,100
    90th
    $65,270

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Jackson, MS $50,630
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,920
    Williamsport, PA $39,080

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,180
    Office Clerks, General$35,530
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Gulfport, MS is $19.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Gulfport, MS is 24.1% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,100 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.