Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $37,900 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $32,090
90th percentile $49,000
Employed locally 1,360
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,090
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $37,900
    75th
    $45,470
    90th
    $49,000

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,580
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,080
    Topeka, KS $47,290
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,220
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,120
    Lawrence, KS $40,880

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Wichita, KS is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 15.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,090 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.