Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,020 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $45,730
Employed locally 250
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $41,430
    90th
    $45,730

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,380
    Customer Service Representatives $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kansas is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Kansas is 33.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.