Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,950 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.13
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $56,300
Employed locally 2,050
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $43,950
    75th
    $47,550
    90th
    $56,300

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,560
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $43,600
    Yuma, AZ $40,540
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $40,470

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,830
    Customer Service Representatives$37,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,440
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $21.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.