Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $46,840 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $67,460
Employed locally 170
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $46,840
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $67,460

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,750
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,210
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $60,100
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $58,500

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,520
    Customer Service Representatives$40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Peoria, IL is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Peoria, IL is 13.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.