Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in California
Also called: Medical Secretaries
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California earn a median of $54,490 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 115,050
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,650; the top 10% earn over $76,020. Nationally the range is $35,930 to $60,530.
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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in California
How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make in California?
The median is $54,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,650 and the top 10% earn over $76,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.