Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $51,480 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $42,590
90th percentile $70,150
Employed locally 330
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,590
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $57,970
    90th
    $70,150

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Washington $56,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,880

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Olympia, WA is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Olympia, WA is 15.3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,590 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.