Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $60,560 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $76,520
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $60,560
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $76,520

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 97% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Delaware $63,740
    Maryland $63,110
    Rhode Island $61,970

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $32,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $37,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,880
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New Orleans, LA is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in New Orleans, LA is 11.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.