Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Kansas

$24,985 $81,084
10th pct Median: $47,142 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,985
25th Percentile$33,942
50th (Median)$47,142
75th Percentile$65,056
90th (Top Earners)$81,084
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Kansas median salary of $47,142 for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $51,691 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Kansas's lower cost of living (COL index: 91.2) 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 Kansas?
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kansas earn a median annual salary of $47,142 per year ($22.66/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $52,380.
Is Kansas a good state for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Kansas pays slightly below the national average for legal secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Kansas is lower average (COL index: 91.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kansas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 91.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $47,142 salary in Kansas has the purchasing power of approximately $51,691 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Kansas increase real purchasing power.
How does Kansas 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 Kansas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Neurologists $266,040
5 Surgeons, All Other $265,068
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
7 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $219,006
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kansas

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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