Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Occupation
$44,640
National Median Salary
$21.46
Median Hourly Wage
830,760
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2019-2024)
+22.0%
5 Year Change
$36,580
2019 Median
$44,640
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $75,210 | — |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | $60,870 | 80 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $54,110 | 2,150 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $54,110 | 2,150 |
| Legal Services | $51,440 | 390 |
Top Paying States for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $56,920 | 11,650 |
| California | $52,720 | 116,890 |
| Massachusetts | $50,190 | 22,110 |
| Oregon | $49,570 | 15,530 |
| Minnesota | $48,820 | 16,240 |
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Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
Grantmaking and Giving Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
Legal Services
Pharmacies and Drug Retailers
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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