Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $40,170 -10% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 11,280
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $40,170
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $50,350

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 47% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Minnesota $48,820
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,250
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,170
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,640
    Customer Service Representatives$45,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Detroit, MI is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Detroit, MI is 10% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.