Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $54,550 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.23
10th percentile $34,100
90th percentile $85,910
Employed locally 40
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,100
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $54,550
    75th
    $85,910
    90th
    $85,910

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 94% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 6% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,990
    Michigan $56,030
    Savannah, GA $52,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,290
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,870

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,420
    Office Clerks, General $37,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,510
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Macon, GA is $26.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Macon, GA is 0.8% above 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,100 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.