Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,470 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $38,640
90th percentile $51,990
Employed locally 220
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,640
    25th
    $42,080
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $51,990

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$42,020
    Customer Service Representatives$42,690
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in South Central Wisconsin is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in South Central Wisconsin is 1.9% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,640 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,080.