Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $35,560 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $30,830
90th percentile $45,080
Employed locally 100
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,830
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $37,640
    90th
    $45,080

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,300
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $40,370
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,620
    Morgantown, WV $39,310
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,510
    Charleston, WV $36,700

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$30,510
    Customer Service Representatives$35,360
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$40,710
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$46,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Beckley, WV is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 20.3% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,830 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.