Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,530 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $32,350
90th percentile $48,750
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,350
    25th
    $32,350
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $46,670
    90th
    $48,750

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,320
    Customer Service Representatives $37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 23.3% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,350 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,350.