Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $55,930 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.89
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 100
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $55,930
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $60,920

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 28% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Napa, CA $62,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,610
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,970
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,310

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,100
    Customer Service Representatives$39,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,250
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Reading, PA is $26.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Reading, PA is 3.3% above 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.