Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $61,090 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $77,770
Employed locally 710
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $77,770

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,320
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $61,360
    Minnesota $61,300

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,340
    Customer Service Representatives $42,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Indianapolis, IN is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 12.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.