Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $44,460 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $58,230
Employed locally 240
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $58,230

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,240
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,080
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,840
    Customer Service Representatives $44,820
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hanford, CA is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Hanford, CA is 0.4% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.