Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $45,600 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $56,770
Employed locally 2,270
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $56,770

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    Albany, OR $51,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,880
    Rochester, NY $45,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,270

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,770
    Office Clerks, General$44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.