Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Washington
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Washington earn an average of $63,570 a year. That is $2,950 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $60,620. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $68,120.
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Average pay for legal secretaries and administrative assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,620 | $29.14 |
| Washington | $63,570 | $30.56 |
| Oregon | $63,550 | $30.55 |
| Idaho | $44,740 | $21.51 |
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- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$58,130
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- Office Clerks, General$53,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$84,380
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Washington?
The average is $63,570 a year, and the median is $58,360. That is $2,950 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $60,620.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$30.56 an hour on average; the median is $28.06.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($68,120), followed by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($66,890). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA ($49,730).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #11 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.