Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $42,340 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $36,770
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 120
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,770
    25th
    $37,360
    50th (median)
    $42,340
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $47,410

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Albany, OR $51,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Rochester, NY $45,420

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,970
    Customer Service Representatives$37,390
    Office Clerks, General$39,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Elmira, NY is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Elmira, NY is 5.2% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,770 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,360.