SOC 43-6012 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New York is $66,054 per year ($31.76/hr). This is 22% higher than the national median of $54,142. The middle 50% earn between $52,122 and $87,953 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $106,960.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.84 | $43,342 | +22.0% |
| P25 | $25.06 | $52,122 | +22.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $31.76 | $66,054 | +22.0% |
| P75 | $42.29 | $87,953 | +22.0% |
| P90 | $51.42 | $106,960 | +22.0% |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The median (P50) annual salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New York is approximately $66,054, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 22% higher than the national median of $54,142.
Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) in New York earn approximately $43,342 per year. The 25th percentile is $52,122. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $106,960.
New York pays 22% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $54,142 vs $66,054 in New York. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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