Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Alabama

$24,430 $79,282
10th pct Median: $46,094 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,430
25th Percentile$33,188
50th (Median)$46,094
75th Percentile$63,610
90th (Top Earners)$79,282
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Alabama median salary of $46,094 for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $51,617 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Alabama's lower cost of living (COL index: 89.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in Alabama?
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Alabama earn a median annual salary of $46,094 per year ($22.16/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $52,380.
Is Alabama a good state for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Alabama pays slightly below the national average for legal secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Alabama is lower average (COL index: 89.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Alabama?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 89.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $46,094 salary in Alabama has the purchasing power of approximately $51,617 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Alabama increase real purchasing power.
How does Alabama compare to neighboring states for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Alabama

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Alabama

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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