Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $38,520 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $47,470
Employed locally 410
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $38,520
    75th
    $44,550
    90th
    $47,470

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Albany, OR $51,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Rochester, NY $45,420

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $44,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,560
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Utica, NY is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Utica, NY is 13.7% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.