Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,450 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $27,100
90th percentile $46,420
Employed locally 150
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,100
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $46,420

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,360
    Office Clerks, General$28,080
    Customer Service Representatives$34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Louisiana is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Louisiana is 32.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,100 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.