Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $49,490 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $73,800
Employed locally 100
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $36,410
    50th (median)
    $49,490
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $73,800

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 30% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $63,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $61,360
    Minnesota $61,300
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,310

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,490
    Customer Service Representatives$39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kalamazoo, MI is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 8.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,410.