Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,720 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $52,920
Employed locally 70
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $40,630
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $52,920

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,020
    Customer Service Representatives $42,690
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in South Central Wisconsin is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.27 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in South Central Wisconsin is 11.9% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,630.