Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $45,820 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $57,880
Employed locally 9,630
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $57,880

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 47% 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
    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
    Gainesville, FL $42,590

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$42,320
    Office Clerks, General$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.