How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Dover?
$57,130a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $27.47 an hour or $4,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.47
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $57,130Highest 10%: $71,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| 75th | $66,130 | $31.79 | |
| 90th | $71,110 | $34.19 |
Other cities in Delaware
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Dover, DEFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Dover?
The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $27.47 ($57,130 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Dover than the national average?
Yes: $57,130 against $55,570 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?
The median in Delaware is $66,130, so Dover pays 14% less.
Where does Dover rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
64 of 297 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Dover?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,110 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.