Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $42,710 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.53
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 920
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $42,710
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $49,300

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 49% 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
    Napa, CA $60,940
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $51,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Grants Pass, OR $48,630
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,530
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $44,010

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,910
    Customer Service Representatives$42,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,900
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lancaster, PA is $20.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lancaster, PA is 4.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.