Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,360 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $24,920
90th percentile $50,400
Employed locally 1,540
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,920
    25th
    $29,540
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $41,860
    90th
    $50,400

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$28,080
    Customer Service Representatives$34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,420
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$47,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Southwest Louisiana is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.81 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Southwest Louisiana is 23.6% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $24,920 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,540.