Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary (2025)
Based on 961,610 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,930 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,570 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $45,930 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $50,580 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $60,530 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$39K
Median
$46K
75th
$51K
90th
$61K
Highest Paying States for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $57,300 |
| California | $56,350 |
| Massachusetts | $52,910 |
| District of Columbia | $52,770 |
| Minnesota | $52,770 |
| Oregon | $52,640 |
| Connecticut | $51,530 |
| New Jersey | $50,630 |
| Hawaii | $50,230 |
| Vermont | $49,870 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $57,300 per year, while Vermont has an average of $49,870 — a difference of $7,430. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 961,610 workers were employed as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistantss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,800 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-6013