Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $59,010 +9% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $38,590
90th percentile $75,750
Employed locally 720
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,590
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $59,010
    75th
    $74,510
    90th
    $75,750

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Vallejo, CA $61,350
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,080
    Savannah, GA $52,040
    Nevada $51,540

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Richmond, VA is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,590 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.