Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $43,790 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $53,370
Employed locally 90
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $39,190
    50th (median)
    $43,790
    75th
    $50,790
    90th
    $53,370

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Maine is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Maine is 19.1% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,190.