NY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-6012

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in New York

Median Annual Salary $74,400 +37% above national average (national: $54,140)
$71,310Mean Annual
$36Median Hourly
15,430Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$74,400
$38,650
10th pct.
$103,380
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$38,650$18.58
25th percentile$51,450$24.74
50th percentile (median)$74,400$35.77
75th percentile$83,060$39.94
90th percentile (top earners)$103,380$49.70
Mean (average)$71,310$34.28

How New York Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New York
New York (current) $74,400
District of Columbia $101,170 +36%
Delaware $63,740 -14%
Maryland $63,110 -15%
Rhode Island $61,970 -17%
Connecticut $61,440 -17%
Massachusetts $61,440 -17%
California $61,320 -18%
Minnesota $61,300 -18%

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Related Occupations in New York

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Graphic Designers $74,530 16,730
Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760 8,010
Social Workers, All Other $75,020 3,190
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $75,110 7,720
Interior Designers $73,630 5,590
Surgical Technologists $75,250 5,910

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in New York?

The mean legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in New York is $71,310 per year. The median (middle) salary is $74,400 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New York?

Entry-level legal secretaries and administrative assistantss (10th percentile) in New York typically earn around $38,650 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $51,450 per year.

What is the highest Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in New York?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New York make approximately $103,380 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $83,060 per year.

How does the New York Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in New York is $74,400, which is +37% above national average of $54,140.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes