Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $49,770 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $62,890
Employed locally 120
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $62,890

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $70,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,580
    Napa, CA $62,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,610
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,970
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,310

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,480
    Customer Service Representatives$39,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,490
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in York, PA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in York, PA is 8.1% 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 York?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.