Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,500 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 570
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $46,660
    90th
    $53,040

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,860
    Customer Service Representatives $36,980
    Office Clerks, General $40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Maryland is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Maryland is 0.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.