Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $38,360 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 170
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $38,360
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $47,380

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,560
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,690
    Tucson, AZ $43,950
    Flagstaff, AZ $43,600
    Yuma, AZ $40,540
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,490

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,450
    Customer Service Representatives$34,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,700
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Sierra Vista, AZ is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 14.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.