Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,940 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 1,990
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $57,680

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 48% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,510
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Portland, ME is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Portland, ME is 2.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.