Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $52,110 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $61,790
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $49,700
    50th (median)
    $52,110
    75th
    $53,640
    90th
    $61,790

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,150
    Customer Service Representatives $43,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,020
    Tellers $38,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 3.7% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,700.