Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $38,250 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $48,980
Employed locally 200
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $36,650
    50th (median)
    $38,250
    75th
    $45,400
    90th
    $48,980

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Washington $56,920
    Salinas, CA $50,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990
    Minnesota $48,820

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,520
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,120
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Michigan City, IN is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Michigan City, IN is 14.3% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,650.