Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,130 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $58,400
Employed locally 670
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $41,090
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $49,240
    90th
    $58,400

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,810
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northwest Minnesota is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northwest Minnesota is 3.3% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,090.