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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Georgia
Ranked #31 of 50 · GA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of legal secretaries and administrative assistantss in Georgia earn between $35,650 and $72,030. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Georgia is $52,480, about 13.4% below the U.S. average ($60,620). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,100 | $59,030 | 1,760 |
| Savannah, GA | $59,440 | $59,860 | 180 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $55,750 | $52,950 | 160 |
| Albany, GA | $44,380 | $41,950 | 50 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $44,360 | $43,420 | 130 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $43,940 | $42,240 | 130 |
| Valdosta, GA | $42,840 | $41,390 | 70 |
| Gainesville, GA | $40,410 | $42,730 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Georgia?
The median legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Georgia is $48,460 per year (mean $52,480), and about 80% earn between $35,650 and $72,030.
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour in Georgia?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,480 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Georgia a high-paying state for legal secretaries and administrative assistants?
Georgia ranks #31 of 50 states for legal secretaries and administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $52,480 is about 13.4% below the U.S. average of $60,620.
Which metro areas in Georgia pay legal secretaries and administrative assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for legal secretaries and administrative assistants are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($60,100), Savannah, GA ($59,440), Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($55,750), by median annual wage.
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