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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

National Avg Annual Salary

$45,580

National Avg Hourly Wage

$21.91

National Total Employment

830,760

Top Metro Avg Salary

$67,010

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $56,500.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 116,890 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $67,010.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 45,160 jobs.

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Top States for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $56,500 11,650 Open
California CA $54,420 116,890 Open
Oregon OR $52,380 15,530 Open
District of Columbia DC $51,990 1,610 Open
Massachusetts MA $51,910 22,110 Open
Minnesota MN $51,380 16,240 Open
Connecticut CT $51,090 5,010 Open
New York NY $49,390 34,170 Open
Rhode Island RI $49,180 1,900 Open
Alaska AK $48,580 2,260 Open

Top Metro Areas for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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