Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $44,770 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $59,650
Employed locally 40
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $37,210
    50th (median)
    $44,770
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $59,650

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,570
    Fairbanks-College, AK $57,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $55,640
    Jacksonville, FL $52,200
    Kansas City, MO-KS $51,440
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $51,010

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,760
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lawrence, KS is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lawrence, KS is 17.3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,210.