Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Pennsylvania was $44,930 -2.2% vs national

Pennsylvania vs United States

PennsylvaniaUnited States
Median annual$44,930$45,930
Median hourly$21.60$22.08
Employment27,600961,610
Location quotient0.741.00

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

A closer look

The median wage in Pennsylvania is 2.2% below the national median — a difference of about $1,000 per year for a typical worker.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $36,280, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $58,170 — a 1.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median annual wage in Pennsylvania is $44,930 ($21.60 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

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

The Pennsylvania median of $44,930 is 2.2% lower than the U.S. median of $45,930.

How many medical secretaries and administrative assistants work in Pennsylvania?

Approximately 27,600 are employed in Pennsylvania, per BLS OES.