Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,590 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $79,320
Employed locally 2,510
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $62,990
    90th
    $79,320

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $49,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,230
    Yuma, AZ $48,790
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,140
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,940
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,020

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.