Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $60,270 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $45,370
90th percentile $78,170
Employed locally 390
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,370
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $73,580
    90th
    $78,170

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $58,260
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,560
    Madison, WI $49,500

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Milwaukee, WI is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 11.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,370 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.