Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Indiana

$25,263 $81,986
10th pct Median: $47,666 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,263
25th Percentile$34,320
50th (Median)$47,666
75th Percentile$65,779
90th (Top Earners)$81,986
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Indiana median salary of $47,666 for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $52,496 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Indiana's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.8) 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 Indiana?
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Indiana earn a median annual salary of $47,666 per year ($22.92/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $52,380.
Is Indiana a good state for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Indiana pays slightly below the national average for legal secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Indiana is lower average (COL index: 90.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Indiana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $47,666 salary in Indiana has the purchasing power of approximately $52,496 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Indiana increase real purchasing power.
How does Indiana 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 Indiana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $302,302
2 Radiologists $282,027
3 Neurologists $268,996
4 Surgeons, All Other $268,013
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $247,411
6 Psychiatrists $227,316
7 Physicians, Pathologists $221,967
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $221,439
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Indiana

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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