SOC 43-6013 · May 2025 · United States
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants across the United States is $45,930 per year, measured over 961,610 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $58,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 60.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $58,100 and Mississippi pays $36,290.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $58,100 | 10,960 | |
| 2 | California | $54,490 | 115,050 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $50,290 | 22,210 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $50,130 | 16,840 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $50,030 | 16,860 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $49,920 | 2,160 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $49,180 | 1,930 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,660 | 20,980 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $48,500 | 6,480 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $48,410 | 3,680 |
States with the most Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 115,050 | $54,490 | |
| 2 | Florida | 96,000 | $41,730 | |
| 3 | Texas | 78,740 | $42,910 | |
| 4 | New York | 57,720 | $47,710 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 56,840 | $44,190 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 41,810 | $39,940 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 39,380 | $43,160 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 29,110 | $44,280 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 27,960 | $41,100 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 27,600 | $44,930 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $69,350 | 6,340 |
| 2 | Napa | $61,830 | 510 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $61,330 | 13,660 |
| 4 | Vallejo | $61,220 | 990 |
| 5 | Seattle | $60,350 | 6,420 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $60,240 | 1,190 |
| 7 | Longview | $58,830 | 50 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $57,730 | 7,710 |
| 9 | Bellingham | $55,670 | 230 |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $54,740 | 840 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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