Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $62,480 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $90,610
Employed locally 200
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $62,480
    75th
    $75,820
    90th
    $90,610

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,630
    Napa, CA $62,250

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Maria, CA is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 15.4% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,840 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.