Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $45,140 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $58,860
Employed locally 310
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $51,530
    90th
    $58,860

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 20% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,310
    Customer Service Representatives$43,880
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in El Centro, CA is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in El Centro, CA is 1.1% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.