Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $45,630 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 1,150
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $45,630
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $62,540

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,880
    Carson City, NV $47,540
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,210
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,110
    Jacksonville, FL $39,100
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $38,230

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,580
    Office Clerks, General $46,260
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Reno, NV is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Reno, NV is 2.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.