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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
National median $45,930 , about 961,610 jobs nationwide (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Local jobs in field | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $69,350 | $56,440 to $80,300 | 6,340 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $61,330 | $51,510 to $77,480 | 13,660 | 115.6 |
| Seattle | $60,350 | $51,130 to $64,370 | 6,420 | 111.1 |
| Sacramento | $57,730 | $46,490 to $64,060 | 7,710 | 106.7 |
| Portland | $54,560 | $48,270 to $60,350 | 8,290 | 105.4 |
Local salary guide May 2025. Cost of living index (2024), US average = 100. We only list metros with a published median. Missing cells are not imputed.