Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $50,460 +13% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $41,910
90th percentile $62,000
Employed locally 16,540
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,910
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $58,490
    90th
    $62,000

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 55% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $50,540
    Massachusetts $50,190
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,980

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$49,060
    Office Clerks, General$49,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Boston, MA-NH is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Boston, MA-NH is 13% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,910 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.