How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Delaware?
$66,130a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Delaware. That is $31.79 an hour or $5,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.79
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,960Median: $66,130Highest 10%: $91,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 25th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $66,130 | $31.79 | |
| 75th | $80,110 | $38.51 | |
| 90th | $91,310 | $43.90 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dover, DE | $57,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $99,280 |
| 2. New York | $72,230 |
| 3. Connecticut | $66,220 |
| 4. Delaware | $66,130 |
| 5. Minnesota | $63,180 |
| 6. New Jersey | $63,080 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $63,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $31.79 ($66,130 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $66,130 against $55,570 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Delaware rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Delaware ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Dover, DE, with a median of $57,130 a year.
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.