Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $48,450 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $57,050
Employed locally 70
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $43,830
    50th (median)
    $48,450
    75th
    $50,580
    90th
    $57,050

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Binghamton, NY $48,230
    Billings, MT $46,460
    Bozeman, MT $45,400
    Great Falls, MT $40,580
    Missoula, MT $37,440

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,350
    Customer Service Representatives$43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Helena, MT is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Helena, MT is 10.5% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,830.