How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Rhode Island?
$63,020a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Rhode Island. That is $30.30 an hour or $5,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.30
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,580Median: $63,020Highest 10%: $93,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| 25th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| 75th | $80,890 | $38.89 | |
| 90th | $93,560 | $44.98 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $60,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 4. Delaware | $66,130 |
| 5. Minnesota | $63,180 |
| 6. New Jersey | $63,080 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $63,020 |
| 8. California | $62,860 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,120 |
| 10. Maryland | $61,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $30.30 ($63,020 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $63,020 against $55,570 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $60,230 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.