Medical Secretary Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median medical secretary in the Philadelphia area earns $47,120 a year ($22.65 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($45,930) and 5% above the Pennsylvania median ($44,930). Half of the 15,550 medical secretaries there earn between $42,170 and $52,000.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,640 | $36,280 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $42,170 | $39,520 | $38,570 |
| Median | $47,120 | $44,930 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $52,000 | $49,030 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $59,990 | $58,170 | $60,530 |
| Average | $48,130 | $45,580 | $46,800 |
| Jobs | 15,550 | 27,600 | 961,610 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 18th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $44,260
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Administrative Assistant: $48,850
- Executive Assistant: $79,490
- Customer Service Representative: $47,070
- Office Clerk: $47,060
- Office Manager: $72,700
- Bookkeeper: $52,710
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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.