Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $43,180 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $62,570
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $43,180
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $62,570

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,090
    Customer Service Representatives$36,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,060
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northwest Virginia is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northwest Virginia is 20.2% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.