Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $40,020 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $54,930
Employed locally 1,150
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $40,020
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $54,930

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Minnesota $48,820
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,250
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,170
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $45,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lansing, MI is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.