How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in El Centro?
$45,820a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $45,820Highest 10%: $59,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $40,200 | $19.33 | |
| Median | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| 75th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 90th | $59,470 | $28.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $69,350 |
| Napa, CA | $61,830 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,220 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,730 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,410 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,250 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,230 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,830 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,820 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,730 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,630 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,120 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,950 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,560 |
| Redding, CA | $47,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,430 |
| Chico, CA | $47,400 |
| Merced, CA | $46,660 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $22.03 ($45,820 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $45,820 against $45,930 nationally, 0% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,490, so El Centro pays 16% less.
Where does El Centro rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
127 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,470 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.