Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $46,660 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $77,210
Employed locally 150
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $37,860
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $61,940
    90th
    $77,210

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,750
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,210
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $60,100
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $58,500

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Springfield, IL is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Springfield, IL is 13.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,860.