Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $40,680 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $55,960
Employed locally 360
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $40,680
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $55,960

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Merced, CA is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Merced, CA is 8.9% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.