Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $67,380 +50.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $46,330
90th percentile $79,170
Employed locally 5,890
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,330
    25th
    $55,270
    50th (median)
    $67,380
    75th
    $77,980
    90th
    $79,170

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 43% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $52,720

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in San Jose, CA is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in San Jose, CA is 50.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,330 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,270.