Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Mississippi: $47,000 Average

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Average base salary, Mississippi

$47,000 / year

≈ $3,900 per month · $22.60 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Mississippi · median $46,500

25th percentile
$33,000Average
$47,00075th percentile
$56,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary by state

Alabama$49,500

Alaska$62,500

Arizona$61,000

Arkansas$45,000

California$77,500

Colorado$68,000

Connecticut$72,500

Delaware$70,500

District of Columbia$97,000

Florida$57,500

Georgia$54,500

Hawaii$58,000

Idaho$46,500

Illinois$63,000

Indiana$54,500

Iowa$50,500

Kansas$41,500

Kentucky$44,000

Louisiana$53,000

Maine$53,000

Maryland$65,500

Massachusetts$69,000

Michigan$59,000

Minnesota$72,000

Mississippi$47,000

Missouri$48,000

Nebraska$48,500

Nevada$60,500

New Hampshire$59,500

New Jersey$66,500

New Mexico$59,500

New York$77,500

North Carolina$48,500

North Dakota$55,500

Ohio$56,000

Oklahoma$48,000

Oregon$66,000

Pennsylvania$55,500

Rhode Island$66,000

South Carolina$54,000

South Dakota$49,500

Tennessee$51,000

Texas$56,000

Utah$59,000

Vermont$54,000

Virginia$65,000

Washington$66,000

West Virginia$47,500

Wisconsin$58,500

Wyoming$52,000

About this role

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is a professional role in the Office and Administrative Support job family, focused on Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistantss do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Speaking Time Management Social Perceptiveness

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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

127,630 workers

$63,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

20,310 workers

$60,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,420 workers

$59,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

8,260 workers

$62,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,380 workers

$51,500

Finance and Insurance

1,880 workers

$75,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

1,100 workers

$72,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

810 workers

$62,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pays 16% above the average across 54 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61,500

Postal Service Clerk$64,000

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other$64,500

Cargo and Freight Agents$59,000

Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,500

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Statistical Assistant$57,500

Proofreaders and Copy Markers$56,500

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,500

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make?

The average base salary for a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in the United States is $62,500 per year, or about $30.05 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $46,000 and $74,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 54 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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