Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $37,290 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $48,870
Employed locally 410
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $44,890
    90th
    $48,870

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Washington $56,920
    Salinas, CA $50,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990
    Minnesota $48,820

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,440
    Customer Service Representatives $39,460
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,080
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Terre Haute, IN is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Terre Haute, IN is 16.5% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.