Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $40,050 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $51,560
Employed locally 460
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $51,560

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Washington $56,920
    Salinas, CA $50,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990
    Minnesota $48,820

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,690
    Customer Service Representatives$39,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,990
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lafayette, IN is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lafayette, IN is 10.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.