Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $45,930 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $59,280
Employed locally 500
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $50,710
    90th
    $59,280

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,150
    Customer Service Representatives $43,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,020
    Tellers $38,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 2.9% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.