Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $50,160 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $36,880
90th percentile $68,980
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,880
    25th
    $42,020
    50th (median)
    $50,160
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $68,980

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,010
    Maryland $63,110
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,480
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,650

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,610
    Customer Service Representatives$43,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,620
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Pittsfield, MA is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Pittsfield, MA is 7.4% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,880 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,020.