Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $39,930 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $48,530
Employed locally 550
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $39,930
    75th
    $45,060
    90th
    $48,530

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,210
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,820
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Gainesville, GA $45,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,110

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Athens, GA is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Athens, GA is 10.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.