Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $61,090 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $81,720
Employed locally 14,000
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $50,390
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $76,780
    90th
    $81,720

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300
    California $52,720

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $101,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in San Francisco, CA is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,390.