Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $48,690 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $66,490
Employed locally 30
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $43,860
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $66,490

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,400
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,010
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $63,970

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,570
    Customer Service Representatives$44,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Wenatchee, WA is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Wenatchee, WA is 10.1% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,860.