Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $42,340 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $29,580
90th percentile $68,870
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,580
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $42,340
    75th
    $50,750
    90th
    $68,870

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    Customer Service Representatives $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northeast Virginia is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northeast Virginia is 21.8% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,580 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.