Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$99,280
  2. 2New York$72,230
  3. 3Connecticut$66,220
  4. 4Delaware$66,130
  5. 5Minnesota$63,180
  6. 6New Jersey$63,080
  7. 7Rhode Island$63,020
  8. 8California$62,860
  9. 9Massachusetts$62,120
  10. 10Maryland$61,440
  11. 11Alaska$61,280
  12. 12Oregon$59,610
  13. 13Colorado$59,490
  14. 14Washington$58,360
  15. 15New Mexico$57,800