Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $39,010 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $50,500
Employed locally 30
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $50,500

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,090
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,910
    Customer Service Representatives $45,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Montana is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Montana is 27.9% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.