Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,840 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $61,150
Employed locally 90
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $41,800
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $52,310
    90th
    $61,150

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,800.