Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,040 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $51,110
Employed locally 550
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $41,040
    75th
    $46,120
    90th
    $51,110

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Office Clerks, General $41,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,210
    Customer Service Representatives $40,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Capital/Northern New York is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.02 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Capital/Northern New York is 8.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.