Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Tennessee
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Tennessee earn an average of $49,450 a year. That is $11,170 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $60,620. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $53,110.
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Average pay for legal secretaries and administrative assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,620 | $29.14 |
| Tennessee | $49,450 | $23.77 |
| Virginia | $62,940 | $30.26 |
| Georgia | $52,480 | $25.23 |
| Alabama | $47,620 | $22.89 |
| North Carolina | $46,960 | $22.58 |
| Missouri | $46,610 | $22.41 |
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- Office Clerks, General$41,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,130
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Tennessee?
The average is $49,450 a year, and the median is $45,340. That is $11,170 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $60,620.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$23.77 an hour on average; the median is $21.80.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($53,110), followed by Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($50,900). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($43,160).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #37 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.