Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $38,170 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $47,760
Employed locally 590
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $47,760

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,250
    Corvallis, OR $47,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,300

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,930
    Customer Service Representatives$36,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,930
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,030
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lynchburg, VA is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lynchburg, VA is 14.5% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.