Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $36,800 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $28,430
90th percentile $48,210
Employed locally 320
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,430
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $36,800
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $48,210

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,270
    Anchorage, AK $47,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,120
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,850

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$33,000
    Office Clerks, General$38,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,340
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$35,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Goldsboro, NC is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Goldsboro, NC is 17.6% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,430 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.