Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $51,960 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.98
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $69,930
Employed locally 840
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $45,740
    50th (median)
    $51,960
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $69,930

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 44% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in San Luis Obispo, CA is $24.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 16.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,740.