Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $39,450 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.96
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $50,920
Employed locally 14,250
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $39,450
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $50,920

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 45% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $44,400
    Flagstaff, AZ $43,600
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,900
    Gainesville, FL $42,590
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $41,370
    Flint, MI $40,050

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,780
    Office Clerks, General$44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,270
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Tampa, FL is $18.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Tampa, FL is 11.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.