Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $41,600 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 40
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $49,300

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 24% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,990
    Michigan $56,030
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $54,550
    Savannah, GA $52,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,290

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$34,060
    Office Clerks, General$35,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$52,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Valdosta, GA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Valdosta, GA is 23.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.