Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Ponce, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ponce, PR

Median annual salary $20,250 -62.6% vs national
Median hourly $9.74
10th percentile $19,950
90th percentile $31,470
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,950
    25th
    $20,080
    50th (median)
    $20,250
    75th
    $23,850
    90th
    $31,470

    Ponce economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 98% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 2% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,580
    Springfield, MA $60,750
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,990
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $50,840
    Colorado Springs, CO $50,400

    Related occupations in Ponce, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$21,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$23,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$36,500
    Customer Service Representatives$24,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$20,260
    Billing and Posting Clerks$23,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Ponce, PR is $9.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Ponce, PR is 62.6% 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 Ponce?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $19,950 per year in Ponce, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,080.