Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Virginia
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Virginia earn an average of $62,940 a year. That is $2,320 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $60,620. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $86,320.
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Average pay for legal secretaries and administrative assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,620 | $29.14 |
| Virginia | $62,940 | $30.26 |
| District of Columbia | $93,590 | $45.00 |
| Maryland | $63,410 | $30.49 |
| Tennessee | $49,450 | $23.77 |
| North Carolina | $46,960 | $22.58 |
| West Virginia | $45,790 | $22.02 |
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Virginia?
The average is $62,940 a year, and the median is $55,320. That is $2,320 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $60,620.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$30.26 an hour on average; the median is $26.60.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($86,320), followed by Richmond, VA ($68,480). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($41,100).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #14 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.