How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Minnesota?
$63,180a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Minnesota. That is $30.38 an hour or $5,265 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,750Median: $63,180Highest 10%: $93,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $54,460 | $26.18 | |
| Median | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| 75th | $79,410 | $38.18 | |
| 90th | $93,290 | $44.85 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,790 |
| Duluth, MN | $62,600 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,610 |
| Fargo, ND | $56,590 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $53,880 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $50,970 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 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 |
| 8. California | $62,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.38 ($63,180 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $63,180 against $55,570 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $65,790 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.