Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $50,540 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $39,280
90th percentile $64,690
Employed locally 510
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,280
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $60,640
    90th
    $64,690

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $50,460
    Massachusetts $50,190
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,980

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,680
    Customer Service Representatives$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,780
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Barnstable Town, MA is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 13.2% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,280 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.