SOC 43-6013 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is $44,637 per year ($21.46/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $37,877 and $49,712 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $60,050 per year. There are approximately 830,760 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.85 | $35,048 |
| P25 | $18.21 | $37,877 |
| P50MEDIAN | $21.46 | $44,637 |
| P75 | $23.90 | $49,712 |
| P90 | $28.87 | $60,050 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is $44,637 per year ($21.46/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $37,877 and $49,712 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is $60,050 per year ($28.87/hr). The 75th percentile is $49,712 per year.
Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,048 per year ($16.85/hr). The 25th percentile is $37,877 per year.
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