Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $52,040 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $41,440
90th percentile $78,970
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,440
    25th
    $41,440
    50th (median)
    $52,040
    75th
    $78,970
    90th
    $78,970

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,990
    Michigan $56,030
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $54,550
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,290
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $48,870

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,940
    Office Clerks, General$39,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,270
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,050
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Savannah, GA is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Savannah, GA is 3.9% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,440 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,440.