Medical Secretary Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median medical secretary in the Raleigh area earns $46,600 a year ($22.40 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($45,930) and 5% above the North Carolina median ($44,190). Half of the 7,600 medical secretaries there earn between $38,830 and $49,630.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,220 | $35,880 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $38,830 | $37,930 | $38,570 |
| Median | $46,600 | $44,190 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $49,630 | $47,440 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $57,180 | $55,290 | $60,530 |
| Average | $46,080 | $43,790 | $46,800 |
| Jobs | 7,600 | 56,840 | 961,610 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 22nd 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
- Charlotte, NC: $45,650
- 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 Raleigh, NC
- Administrative Assistant: $48,500
- Executive Assistant: $73,490
- Customer Service Representative: $41,900
- Office Clerk: $44,460
- Office Manager: $64,550
- Bookkeeper: $50,200
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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.