Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $40,050 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 570
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $48,370

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 48% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,160
    Minnesota $48,820
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,250
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,170
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,920
    Customer Service Representatives$38,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,860
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Traverse City, MI is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Traverse City, MI is 10.3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.