How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Baltimore?
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.97
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| Median | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 75th | $77,580 | $37.30 | |
| 90th | $85,040 | $40.88 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| Washington, DC | $77,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,480 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $51,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.97 ($62,330 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $62,330 against $55,570 nationally, 12% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $61,440, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
25 of 297 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,040 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.