Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $47,690 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $36,890
90th percentile $61,520
Employed locally 420
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,890
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $61,520

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Barnstable Town, MA $50,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $50,460
    Massachusetts $50,190
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,610
    Customer Service Representatives$43,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Pittsfield, MA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Pittsfield, MA is 6.8% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,890 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.