Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $47,730 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $58,440
Employed locally 380
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $58,440

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Rochester, MN $48,080
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $46,860
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,240
    St. Cloud, MN $45,480
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,220

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,950
    Office Clerks, General $46,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Mankato, MN is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 6.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.