Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,560 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $47,120
90th percentile $63,500
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,120
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $49,560
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $63,500

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,120
    Customer Service Representatives $44,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,810
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,980
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Western Wisconsin is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Western Wisconsin is 8.5% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,120 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.