Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Maine

$19,746 $64,080
10th pct Median: $37,256 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$19,746
25th Percentile$26,824
50th (Median)$37,256
75th Percentile$51,413
90th (Top Earners)$64,080
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Maine median salary of $37,256 for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $33,473 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Maine's higher cost of living (COL index: 111.3) 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 Maine?
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Maine earn a median annual salary of $37,256 per year ($17.91/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $40,060.
Is Maine a good state for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Maine pays slightly below the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Maine is higher average (COL index: 111.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Maine?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 111.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $37,256 salary in Maine has the purchasing power of approximately $33,473 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Maine reduce real purchasing power.
How does Maine 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 Maine

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Maine

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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