Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $42,860 -4% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $49,270
Employed locally 1,890
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $42,860
    75th
    $45,220
    90th
    $49,270

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 51% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Minnesota $48,820
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,250
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,170
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,570
    Customer Service Representatives $38,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,080
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Ann Arbor, MI is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 4% below 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.