Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $46,820 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $57,200
Employed locally 320
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $41,650
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $49,900
    90th
    $57,200

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 31% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Yakima, WA is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Yakima, WA is 4.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,650.