Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $48,860 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $50,980
    90th
    $59,110

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,860
    Customer Service Representatives $45,280
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,180
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,010
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northeastern Wisconsin is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 9.8% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.