Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $42,020 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.20
10th percentile $26,750
90th percentile $57,060
Employed locally 80
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,750
    25th
    $33,640
    50th (median)
    $42,020
    75th
    $51,670
    90th
    $57,060

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 25% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Charleston, WV $48,100
    Wheeling, WV-OH $45,440
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $45,350
    Beckley, WV $44,870
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,800

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $31,660
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,470
    Customer Service Representatives $34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Parkersburg, WV is $20.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Parkersburg, WV is 22.4% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,750 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,640.