Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $47,770 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $64,770
Employed locally 230
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $47,770
    75th
    $53,110
    90th
    $64,770

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 24% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,650
    Vallejo, CA $61,350
    California $61,320

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,240
    Customer Service Representatives$36,540
    Office Clerks, General$31,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Montgomery, AL is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Montgomery, AL is 11.8% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.