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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.4% vs 2024
$56,350
Mean Salary
$54,490
Median Salary
$26.20
Hourly Rate
115,050 people work as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California earn a median salary of $54,490 per year ($4,540/month).
This is 21.1% above the national average of $44,994.
California ranks #2 out of 51 states for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay.
Approximately 115,050 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Service Orientation
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Writing
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.44
English Language
4.27
Administrative
3.93
Medicine and Dentistry
3.61
Personnel and Human Resources
3.41
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California
Salaries for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California range from $40,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,590 and $63,330.
Median $54,490
P10: $40,650P25: $46,590P75: $63,330P90: $76,020
10th
$40,650
25th
$46,590
Median
$54,490
75th
$63,330
90th
$76,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,650
$19.54
$3,387
25th Percentile
$46,590
$22.40
$3,882
Median (50th)
$54,490
$26.20
$4,540
75th Percentile
$63,330
$30.45
$5,277
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,020
$36.55
$6,335
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
California ranks #2 of 51 states
$44,994
National avg. for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in California?
The median annual salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California is $54,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,350.
What is the salary range for a Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
Salaries for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California range from $40,650 at the 10th percentile to $76,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,590 and $63,330.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants positions in California typically start around $40,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,590 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 115,050 people are employed as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California is approximately $26.20 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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