Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $44,830 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $71,730
Employed locally 140
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $44,830
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $71,730

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Richmond, VA $59,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,080
    Savannah, GA $52,040

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,560
    Office Clerks, General$41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Roanoke, VA is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Roanoke, VA is 17.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.