Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $41,600 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $71,820
Employed locally 140
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $56,410
    90th
    $71,820

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,600
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $58,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,930
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $54,160

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    Office Clerks, General $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 23.2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.