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Legal Secretary Salary by State (2026)

How much does a Legal Secretary make? The median Legal Secretary salary in the US is about $55,165 per year (roughly $27.00 an hour), across 156,150 jobs (Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $36,620 in Kansas to $99,280 in District of Columbia. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.

Median Legal Secretary salary in every state

StateMedian salaryJobs
District of Columbia $99,280 1,940
New York $72,230 9,800
Connecticut $66,220 1,090
Delaware $66,130 980
Minnesota $63,180 2,410
New Jersey $63,080 4,160
Rhode Island $63,020 390
California $62,860 27,470
Massachusetts $62,120 4,020
Maryland $61,440 1,670
Alaska $61,280 660
Oregon $59,610 1,590
Colorado $59,490 2,030
Washington $58,360 3,950
New Mexico $57,800 1,400
Michigan $56,870 3,580
Nevada $56,470 1,430
Wisconsin $55,410 1,210
Virginia $55,320 2,380
Arizona $55,120 2,600
North Dakota $53,540 360
Utah $52,860 940
South Carolina $52,840 2,280
Illinois $52,790 8,030
New Hampshire $51,830 300
Pennsylvania $51,430 6,230
Ohio $51,080 4,360
Hawaii $49,460 680
Vermont $49,090 0
Florida $48,510 10,920
Georgia $48,460 3,260
Louisiana $48,050 2,460
Maine $48,040 860
South Dakota $47,790 560
Indiana $47,740 2,670
West Virginia $46,960 1,200
Wyoming $46,960 280
Iowa $46,590 1,120
Alabama $45,950 1,840
Oklahoma $45,950 1,290
Texas $45,940 13,380
Nebraska $45,800 1,310
Tennessee $45,340 2,980
Mississippi $45,140 820
North Carolina $43,720 3,780
Idaho $41,880 420
Arkansas $41,410 610
Kentucky $39,300 2,810
Missouri $38,560 3,310
Kansas $36,620 1,600
Montana 730

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Legal Secretary make?
A Legal Secretary makes a median of about $55,165 per year in the US (roughly $27.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $36,620 in Kansas to $99,280 in District of Columbia depending on the state.
What is the average Legal Secretary salary in the US?
The typical (employment-weighted median) Legal Secretary salary in the US is about $55,165 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 156,150 jobs nationwide.
Which state pays Legal Secretarys the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median Legal Secretary salary at $99,280 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
Which state pays Legal Secretarys the least?
Kansas has the lowest median at $36,620 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.

Sources and methodology

All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, code 43-6012). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.