Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $37,130 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $47,360
Employed locally 1,550
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $43,610
    90th
    $47,360

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 38% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,480
    Office Clerks, General $37,740
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hickory, NC is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Hickory, NC is 16.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.