How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Phoenix?
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $28.36 an hour or $4,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.36
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 25th | $50,230 | $24.15 | |
| Median | $58,990 | $28.36 | |
| 75th | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| 90th | $78,600 | $37.79 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| Yuma, AZ | $50,240 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,380 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $47,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $28.36 ($58,990 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $58,990 against $55,570 nationally, 6% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,120, so Phoenix pays 7% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
53 of 297 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,600 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.