Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $41,530 -7% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $30,170
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 740
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,170
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $41,530
    75th
    $46,610
    90th
    $49,920

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 55% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,380
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Chico, CA $48,840

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $51,240
    Customer Service Representatives $40,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,850
    Information and Record Clerks, All Other $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Fort Collins, CO is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Fort Collins, CO is 7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,170 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.