Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in the United States was $45,930 ($22.08 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,930 | $17.27 |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 |
| Median | $45,930 | $22.08 |
| 75th | $50,580 | $24.32 |
| 90th | $60,530 | $29.10 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-6013
- Total U.S. employment: 961,610
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $46,800 sits 1.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,930 | $17.76 | -19.6% | 16,580 |
| Alaska | $47,870 | $23.02 | +4.2% | 2,520 |
| Arizona | $45,820 | $22.03 | -0.2% | 18,090 |
| Arkansas | $37,000 | $17.79 | -19.4% | 2,190 |
| California | $54,490 | $26.20 | +18.6% | 115,050 |
| Colorado | $46,920 | $22.56 | +2.2% | 11,560 |
| Connecticut | $48,500 | $23.32 | +5.6% | 6,480 |
| Delaware | $44,500 | $21.39 | -3.1% | 4,510 |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 | $23.64 | +7.1% | 1,930 |
| Florida | $41,730 | $20.06 | -9.1% | 96,000 |
| Georgia | $43,160 | $20.75 | -6.0% | 39,380 |
| Hawaii | $49,920 | $24.00 | +8.7% | 2,160 |
| Idaho | $44,920 | $21.60 | -2.2% | 5,120 |
| Illinois | $46,670 | $22.44 | +1.6% | 27,560 |
| Indiana | $44,060 | $21.18 | -4.1% | 21,180 |
| Iowa | $40,980 | $19.70 | -10.8% | 10,560 |
| Kansas | $43,020 | $20.68 | -6.3% | 6,470 |
| Kentucky | $38,750 | $18.63 | -15.6% | 26,430 |
| Louisiana | $36,930 | $17.75 | -19.6% | 2,970 |
| Maine | $46,990 | $22.59 | +2.3% | 4,610 |
| Maryland | $47,850 | $23.00 | +4.2% | 17,290 |
| Massachusetts | $50,290 | $24.18 | +9.5% | 22,210 |
| Michigan | $41,100 | $19.76 | -10.5% | 27,960 |
| Minnesota | $50,030 | $24.06 | +8.9% | 16,860 |
| Mississippi | $36,290 | $17.45 | -21.0% | 0 |
| Missouri | $43,980 | $21.14 | -4.2% | 12,260 |
| Montana | $43,740 | $21.03 | -4.8% | 4,410 |
| Nebraska | $46,100 | $22.17 | +0.4% | 4,110 |
| Nevada | $46,990 | $22.59 | +2.3% | 7,030 |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 | $23.27 | +5.4% | 3,680 |
| New Jersey | $48,660 | $23.39 | +5.9% | 20,980 |
| New Mexico | $44,230 | $21.27 | -3.7% | 4,590 |
| New York | $47,710 | $22.94 | +3.9% | 57,720 |
| North Carolina | $44,190 | $21.24 | -3.8% | 56,840 |
| North Dakota | $45,390 | $21.82 | -1.2% | 1,120 |
| Ohio | $44,280 | $21.29 | -3.6% | 29,110 |
| Oklahoma | $38,330 | $18.43 | -16.5% | 8,430 |
| Oregon | $50,130 | $24.10 | +9.1% | 16,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,930 | $21.60 | -2.2% | 27,600 |
| Rhode Island | $46,860 | $22.53 | +2.0% | 2,350 |
| South Carolina | $40,170 | $19.31 | -12.5% | 15,630 |
| South Dakota | $45,810 | $22.03 | -0.3% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $39,940 | $19.20 | -13.0% | 41,810 |
| Texas | $42,910 | $20.63 | -6.6% | 78,740 |
| Utah | $44,330 | $21.31 | -3.5% | 5,260 |
| Vermont | $48,200 | $23.17 | +4.9% | 2,390 |
| Virginia | $46,180 | $22.20 | +0.5% | 27,600 |
| Washington | $58,100 | $27.93 | +26.5% | 10,960 |
| West Virginia | $38,430 | $18.48 | -16.3% | 1,550 |
| Wisconsin | $48,380 | $23.26 | +5.3% | 7,760 |
| Wyoming | $44,430 | $21.36 | -3.3% | 1,110 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?
The median annual wage for medical secretaries and administrative assistants is $45,930 ($22.08 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays medical secretaries and administrative assistants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many medical secretaries and administrative assistants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 961,610 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.08. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.