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Legal Secretary Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$25.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,199/year ($3,767/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 21st of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 360 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $53,540 a year — though pay ranges from $38,490 for newcomers to $68,510 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 360 Legal Secretary jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Legal Secretary salary of $53,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,199 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $53,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,245 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,096 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,199 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,767 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in North Dakota?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in North Dakota is $53,540 per year ($25.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,470 and $61,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $53,540, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $45,199 per year ($3,767 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 360 Legal Secretary jobs in North Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Dakota.