Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,460 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $53,680
Employed locally 910
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $43,460
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $53,680

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Maine is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Maine is 2.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.