Occupation ยท SOC 43-6012
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of legal secretaries and administrative assistants can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 154,540 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $54,140 ($26.03 an hour).
US employment
154,540
Median annual wage
$54,140
Mean annual wage
$60,320
Median hourly wage
$26.03
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$101,170
- New York$74,400
- Delaware$63,740
- Maryland$63,110
- Rhode Island$61,970
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$92,060
- New York$68,940
- Delaware$63,860
- Minnesota$62,160
- Rhode Island$60,590
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $61,010 | $6,870 (+12.7%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $20,120 (+37.2%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Lawyers | $151,160 | $97,020 (+179.2%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $60,400 | $6,260 (+11.6%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $115,230 | $61,090 (+112.8%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $24,280 (+44.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California23,960
- 2. New York15,430
- 3. Florida10,970
- 4. Texas9,900
- 5. Illinois8,860
- 6. Pennsylvania6,440
- 7. Ohio5,170
- 8. North Carolina4,460
- 9. Washington4,090
- 10. New Jersey3,910
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$101,170
- 2. New York$74,400
- 3. Delaware$63,740
- 4. Maryland$63,110
- 5. Rhode Island$61,970
- 6. Connecticut$61,440
- 7. Massachusetts$61,440
- 8. California$61,320
- 9. Minnesota$61,300
- 10. New Jersey$60,400
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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