Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $46,200 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $59,280
Employed locally 890
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $41,230
    50th (median)
    $46,200
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $59,280

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 49% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,540
    Customer Service Representatives $46,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Burlington, VT is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Burlington, VT is 3.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,230.