How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Washington?
$58,360a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Washington. That is $28.06 an hour or $4,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.06
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,140Median: $58,360Highest 10%: $93,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 75th | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $63,470 |
| Bremerton, WA | $62,950 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $54,190 |
| Bellingham, WA | $54,130 |
| Olympia, WA | $52,670 |
| Longview, WA | $51,370 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,160 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,910 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $47,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 11. Alaska | $61,280 |
| 12. Oregon | $59,610 |
| 13. Colorado | $59,490 |
| 14. Washington | $58,360 |
| 15. New Mexico | $57,800 |
| 16. Michigan | $56,870 |
| 17. Nevada | $56,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $28.06 ($58,360 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $58,360 against $55,570 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Washington rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Washington ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $63,470 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.