Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $45,950 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $47,800
Employed locally 300
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $38,320
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $46,430
    90th
    $47,800

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,400
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $67,980

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 15.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,320.