Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting127
Estimated employment2,500
Employment RSE12.84
Mean wage$24.98
Mean RSE3.24
Entry wage$18.18
Experienced wage$28.38
10th percentile wage$16.71
50th percentile wage$23.33
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6012)
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$23.33 $20.09  $3.24
2019$22.68+2.9%$19.53 +2.9%$3.15
2018$21.99+3.2%$18.93 +3.2%$3.05
2017$21.26+3.4%$18.31 +3.4%$2.95
2016$20.71+2.7%$17.83 +2.7%$2.88
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$23.33 $23.44  -$0.11
2019$22.68+2.9%$22.77 +2.9%-$0.09
2018$21.99+3.2%$22.11 +3.0%-$0.12
2017$21.26+3.4%$21.48 +2.9%-$0.21
2016$20.71+2.7%$20.98 +2.4%-$0.26
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $23.33 2,500
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $23.33 2,500
Wages in other areas

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Last updated April 2021