Medical Secretary Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median medical secretary in the Buffalo area earns $45,960 a year ($22.10 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($45,930) and 4% below the New York State median ($47,710). Half of the 3,110 medical secretaries there earn between $39,610 and $49,280.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,260 | $38,430 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $39,610 | $44,160 | $38,570 |
| Median | $45,960 | $47,710 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $49,280 | $56,310 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $57,680 | $61,160 | $60,530 |
| Average | $46,340 | $49,540 | $46,800 |
| Jobs | 3,110 | 57,720 | 961,610 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for medical secretary pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($69,350).
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Check my payMedical secretary pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $49,230
- San Jose, CA: $69,350
- San Francisco, CA: $61,330
- Seattle, WA: $60,350
- Sacramento, CA: $57,730
- Portland, OR: $54,560
- Minneapolis, MN: $51,870
- San Diego, CA: $51,650
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Administrative Assistant: $46,780
- Executive Assistant: $74,870
- Customer Service Representative: $45,520
- Office Clerk: $46,040
- Office Manager: $70,000
- Bookkeeper: $51,610
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.