How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Fargo?
$56,590a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $27.21 an hour or $4,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.21
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,330Median: $56,590Highest 10%: $62,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $56,590 | $27.21 | |
| 75th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 90th | $62,930 | $30.25 |
Other cities in North Dakota
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| Bismarck, ND | $58,870 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $53,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Fargo, NDFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Fargo?
The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $27.21 ($56,590 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Fargo than the national average?
Yes: $56,590 against $55,570 nationally, 2% more.
How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?
The median in North Dakota is $53,540, so Fargo pays 6% more.
Where does Fargo rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
65 of 297 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,930 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.