Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $58,500 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $63,500
Employed locally 130
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $42,470
    50th (median)
    $58,500
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $63,500

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Columbia, SC $58,520
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,770
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,560
    Wisconsin $48,980

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,250
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hilton Head Island, SC is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.53 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 8.1% above 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,470.