Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $34,630 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $46,320
Employed locally 180
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $32,220
    50th (median)
    $34,630
    75th
    $38,510
    90th
    $46,320

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $51,480
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $50,450

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,380
    Office Clerks, General$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,760
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,210
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Shreveport, LA is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Shreveport, LA is 22.4% below 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,220.