Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $48,660 +9% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $40,600
90th percentile $63,590
Employed locally 370
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,600
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $57,100
    90th
    $63,590

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Washington $56,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $51,480

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,410
    Customer Service Representatives$44,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 9% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,600 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.