Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $64,010 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $95,660
Employed locally 2,520
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $48,100
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $95,660

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,400
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $63,970
    Delaware $63,740

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$51,090
    Office Clerks, General$53,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$58,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$45,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Seattle, WA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Seattle, WA is 18.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,100.