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How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Roanoke?

$37,270a year

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Roanoke, VA metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,106 a month.

Hourly
$17.92
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
343 of 390
Jobs in the area
1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $37,270Highest 10%: $47,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,880$17.25
25th$37,270$17.92
Median$37,270$17.92
75th$44,960$21.62
90th$47,060$22.63

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.

Washington, DC$48,280
Charlottesville, VA$45,460
Staunton, VA$44,410
Richmond, VA$44,310
Virginia Beach, VA$44,080
Harrisonburg, VA$43,580
Lynchburg, VA$43,030
Winchester, VA$42,710
Blacksburg, VA$39,820
Kingsport, TN$36,800
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Virginia Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Roanoke

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$64,290
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,990
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,800
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,240
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Office and Administrative Support Worker$52,460
Production$51,080
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$51,060
Information and Record Clerk$49,590
Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,470
Salaries for every job in Roanoke, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Roanoke?

The median hourly pay in the Roanoke, VA metro area is $17.92 ($37,270 a year).

Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Roanoke than the national average?

No: $37,270 against $45,930 nationally, 19% less.

How does Roanoke compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $46,180, so Roanoke pays 19% less.

Where does Roanoke rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?

343 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Roanoke?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,060 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.