Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,780 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $29,480
90th percentile $57,920
Employed locally 30
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,480
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $57,920

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,470
    Customer Service Representatives $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northeast Maine is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northeast Maine is 17.3% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,480 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.