How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Salem?
$48,920a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.52
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,120Median: $48,920Highest 10%: $59,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,120 | $18.81 | |
| 25th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 75th | $57,580 | $27.68 | |
| 90th | $59,980 | $28.84 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| Portland, OR | $54,560 |
| Albany, OR | $51,650 |
| Bend, OR | $50,640 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,430 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,380 |
| Corvallis, OR | $47,850 |
| Medford, OR | $47,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.52 ($48,920 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $48,920 against $45,930 nationally, 7% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $50,130, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
46 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,980 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.