Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Arizona

$20,807 $67,525
10th pct Median: $39,259 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$20,807
25th Percentile$28,266
50th (Median)$39,259
75th Percentile$54,177
90th (Top Earners)$67,525
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $39,259 for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $37,858 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in Arizona?
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $39,259 per year ($18.87/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $40,060.
Is Arizona a good state for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $39,259 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $37,858 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arizona

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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