Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $38,780 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $49,140
Employed locally 590
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $38,780
    75th
    $45,350
    90th
    $49,140

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,210
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,820
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Gainesville, GA $45,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,110

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,420
    Office Clerks, General $37,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,510
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Macon, GA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Macon, GA is 13.1% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.