Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $49,980 +12% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $40,530
90th percentile $65,220
Employed locally 160
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,530
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $65,220

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,680
    Customer Service Representatives $46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Massachusetts is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Massachusetts is 12% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,530 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.