Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $40,840 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $28,260
90th percentile $57,360
Employed locally 1,160
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,260
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $40,840
    75th
    $49,550
    90th
    $57,360

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 51% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $50,460
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $50,460
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $48,200
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $47,170
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,120
    Lewiston, ID-WA $47,120

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,730
    Office Clerks, General $43,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Boise City, ID is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Boise City, ID is 8.5% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,260 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.