How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.21 an hour or $4,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.21
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 18,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 75th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| 90th | $61,750 | $29.69 |
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How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.21 ($48,280 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $48,280 against $45,930 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $49,180, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
53 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,750 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.