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How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Washington?

$77,220a year

Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $37.13 an hour or $6,435 a month.

Hourly
$37.13
Vs. national median
+39%
Rank among cities
4 of 297
Jobs in the area
2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,920Median: $77,220Highest 10%: $121,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,920$25.44
25th$62,470$30.03
Median$77,220$37.13
75th$103,800$49.91
90th$121,200$58.27

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Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$90,320
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,400
Financial Clerk$73,030
Desktop Publisher$72,590
Brokerage Clerk$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer$66,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,440
Information and Record Clerk$61,760
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $37.13 ($77,220 a year).

Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $77,220 against $55,570 nationally, 39% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $99,280, so Washington pays 22% less.

Where does Washington rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?

4 of 297 metro areas with data.

How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,200 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.