Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Wisconsin
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Wisconsin make a median of $48,980 a year, or about $23.55 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level legal secretaries and administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Wisconsin
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $60K | +23% | 390 |
| Madison | $50K | +1% | 190 |
| Wausau | $49K | -0% | 40 |
| Green Bay | $47K | -4% | 50 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $44K | -10% | 50 |
| Appleton | $43K | -12% | 50 |
| Eau Claire | $42K | -14% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Wisconsin?
The median is $48,980 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,300, and experienced legal secretaries and administrative assistants can clear $73,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,320/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 36.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary go in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary is worth about $51,924 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do legal secretaries and administrative assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.