Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #36 of 51 · NC

6.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,790 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $44,190
Employment 56,840

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,880P25 $37,930 Median $44,190P75 $47,440P90 $55,290

About 80% of medical secretaries and administrative assistantss in North Carolina earn between $35,880 and $55,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$43,790
U.S. average
$46,800

The mean medical secretaries and administrative assistants salary in North Carolina is $43,790, about 6.4% below the U.S. average ($46,800). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $46,860 $46,540 5,820
Raleigh-Cary, NC $46,600 $46,080 7,600
Winston-Salem, NC $46,370 $44,640 3,980
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,650 $45,460 13,380
Greensboro-High Point, NC $44,500 $43,090 3,870
Burlington, NC $44,190 $43,200 620
Asheville, NC $41,520 $44,220 3,000
Rocky Mount, NC $41,480 $41,820 420

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make in North Carolina?

The median medical secretaries and administrative assistants salary in North Carolina is $44,190 per year (mean $43,790), and about 80% earn between $35,880 and $55,290.

How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,790 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?

North Carolina ranks #36 of 51 states for medical secretaries and administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $43,790 is about 6.4% below the U.S. average of $46,800.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay medical secretaries and administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for medical secretaries and administrative assistants are Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($46,860), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($46,600), Winston-Salem, NC ($46,370), by median annual wage.

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