Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $48,800 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $39,080
90th percentile $62,200
Employed locally 90
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,080
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $62,200

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 12% 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
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,600
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $58,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,930
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $54,160

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,860
    Customer Service Representatives$34,520
    Office Clerks, General$35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 9.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,080 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.