Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Maryland
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Maryland earn an average of $49,350 a year. That is $2,550 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $46,800. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $50,970.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for medical secretaries and administrative assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| Maryland | $49,350 | $23.73 |
| District of Columbia | $52,770 | $25.37 |
| Virginia | $46,500 | $22.36 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,580 | $21.91 |
| Delaware | $44,840 | $21.56 |
| West Virginia | $41,170 | $19.79 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,790
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80,770
- Customer Service Representatives$46,100
- Office Clerks, General$50,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75,660
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,950
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make in Maryland?
The average is $49,350 a year, and the median is $47,850. That is $2,550 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $46,800.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$23.73 an hour on average; the median is $23.00.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($50,970), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($49,200). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Salisbury, MD ($43,230).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.