How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Baltimore?
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 8,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 75th | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 90th | $60,660 | $29.16 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| Washington, DC | $48,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,120 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $44,980 |
| Salisbury, MD | $43,710 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $41,660 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $22.92 ($47,680 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $47,680 against $45,930 nationally, 4% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $47,850, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
67 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,660 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.