Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Washington$58,100
  2. 2California$54,490
  3. 3Massachusetts$50,290
  4. 4Oregon$50,130
  5. 5Minnesota$50,030
  6. 6Hawaii$49,920
  7. 7District of Columbia$49,180
  8. 8New Jersey$48,660
  9. 9Connecticut$48,500
  10. 10New Hampshire$48,410
  11. 11Wisconsin$48,380
  12. 12Vermont$48,200
  13. 13Alaska$47,870
  14. 14Maryland$47,850
  15. 15New York$47,710