Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,180 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $60,140
Employed locally 370
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $60,140

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,260
    Customer Service Representatives$38,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,650
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arizona is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Arizona is 1.2% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.