Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Maryland

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Maryland was $47,850 +4.2% vs national

Maryland vs United States

MarylandUnited States
Median annual$47,850$45,930
Median hourly$23.00$22.08
Employment17,290961,610
Location quotient1.011.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Maryland) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

The numbers in context

The median wage in Maryland is 4.2% above the national median — a difference of about $1,920 per year for a typical worker.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $38,070, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $61,750 — a 1.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average medical secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Maryland?

The median annual wage in Maryland is $47,850 ($23.00 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Maryland compare to the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?

The Maryland median of $47,850 is 4.2% higher than the U.S. median of $45,930.

How many medical secretaries and administrative assistants work in Maryland?

Approximately 17,290 are employed in Maryland, per BLS OES.