Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $61,650 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 280
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $73,170
    90th
    $80,680

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 40% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,480

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,370
    Customer Service Representatives $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 13.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.