Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $48,840 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $58,220
Employed locally 620
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $43,400
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $51,370
    90th
    $58,220

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,820
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Chico, CA is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Chico, CA is 9.4% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,400.