Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,250 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 1,880
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $46,210
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $53,600
    90th
    $59,560

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Madison, WI $49,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,660
    Sheboygan, WI $48,210
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,140

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Milwaukee, WI is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,210.