Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $47,140 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $60,910
Employed locally 80
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $46,170
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $60,910

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Bellingham, WA $57,360
    Washington $56,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $51,480

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $75,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,040
    Customer Service Representatives $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Walla Walla, WA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Walla Walla, WA is 5.6% above 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,170.