Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $47,650 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 1,370
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $52,900
    90th
    $60,100

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,580
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,080
    Yakima, WA $46,820
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $45,850
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $45,020

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,630
    Office Clerks, General $51,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,070
    Customer Service Representatives $43,490
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Anchorage, AK is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.7% above the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.