Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $48,990 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $69,020
Employed locally 90
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $55,390
    90th
    $69,020

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 12% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,320
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $61,360
    Minnesota $61,300

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,440
    Customer Service Representatives$39,460
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,080
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Terre Haute, IN is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Terre Haute, IN is 9.5% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.