Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Georgia

Ranked #31 of 50 · GA

13.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,480 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $48,460
Employment 3,260

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,650P25 $40,990 Median $48,460P75 $60,830P90 $72,030

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.

Georgia
$52,480
U.S. average
$60,620

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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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