Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $71,130 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.20
10th percentile $47,130
90th percentile $96,540
Employed locally 70
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,130
    25th
    $52,880
    50th (median)
    $71,130
    75th
    $77,170
    90th
    $96,540

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 16% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,450
    Carson City, NV $56,350
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,320
    Jacksonville, FL $52,200
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,980

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,580
    Office Clerks, General $46,260
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Reno, NV is $34.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Reno, NV is 31.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,130 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,880.