Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,250 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $24,160
90th percentile $57,740
Employed locally 130
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,160
    25th
    $29,710
    50th (median)
    $41,250
    75th
    $54,430
    90th
    $57,740

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,110
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southern Ohio is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southern Ohio is 23.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,160 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,710.