How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in New Jersey?
$48,660a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in New Jersey. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.39
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $48,660Highest 10%: $62,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| Median | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 75th | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| 90th | $62,400 | $30.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vineland, NJ | $50,230 |
| New York, NY | $49,230 |
| Trenton, NJ | $49,180 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,120 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $46,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $46,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| 5. Minnesota | $50,030 |
| 6. Hawaii | $49,920 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $49,180 |
| 8. New Jersey | $48,660 |
| 9. Connecticut | $48,500 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $48,410 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $48,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.39 ($48,660 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $48,660 against $45,930 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays medical secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Vineland, NJ, with a median of $50,230 a year.
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.