Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $48,330 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $61,670
Employed locally 930
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $56,590
    90th
    $61,670

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 50% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,420
    Customer Service Representatives$46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Maria, CA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 8.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.