Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $50,450 +13% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $39,840
90th percentile $71,180
Employed locally 10,320
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,840
    25th
    $45,290
    50th (median)
    $50,450
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $71,180

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,970
    Customer Service Representatives$46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,730
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in San Diego, CA is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in San Diego, CA is 13% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,840 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,290.