Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,500 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $73,660
Employed locally 190
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $61,010
    90th
    $73,660

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,580
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $58,260
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,560

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Madison, WI is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Madison, WI is 8.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.