Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,680 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $40,570
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 970
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,570
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $51,170
    90th
    $62,750

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,660
    Sheboygan, WI $48,210
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,250
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,140

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$46,340
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Madison, WI is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Madison, WI is 11.3% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,570 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.