Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $47,220 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $63,710
Employed locally 1,250
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $55,620
    90th
    $63,710

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 47% 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
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,170
    Customer Service Representatives$47,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Stockton, CA is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Stockton, CA is 5.8% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.