Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $40,880 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $33,510
90th percentile $50,510
Employed locally 160
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,510
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $40,880
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $50,510

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,580
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,080
    Topeka, KS $47,290
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,220
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,120
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $39,450

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,760
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lawrence, KS is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lawrence, KS is 8.4% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,510 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.