Occupation ยท SOC 43-6013
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of medical secretaries and administrative assistants can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 830,760 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $44,640 ($21.46 an hour).
US employment
830,760
Median annual wage
$44,640
Mean annual wage
$45,580
Median hourly wage
$21.46
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Washington$56,920
- California$52,720
- Massachusetts$50,190
- Oregon$49,570
- Minnesota$48,820
Top 5 after cost of living
- Washington$53,190
- South Dakota$50,140
- Wisconsin$49,820
- Nebraska$49,700
- North Dakota$49,510
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $46,290 | $1,650 (+3.7%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $29,620 (+66.4%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $48,450 | $3,810 (+8.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,960 | $73,320 (+164.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $66,140 | $21,500 (+48.2%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $49,440 | $4,800 (+10.8%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California116,890
- 2. Florida80,430
- 3. Texas72,810
- 4. North Carolina45,540
- 5. New York34,170
- 6. Tennessee31,780
- 7. Ohio29,970
- 8. Michigan27,440
- 9. Pennsylvania26,270
- 10. Illinois24,150
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$56,920
- 2. California$52,720
- 3. Massachusetts$50,190
- 4. Oregon$49,570
- 5. Minnesota$48,820
- 6. Connecticut$48,720
- 7. Hawaii$48,620
- 8. Alaska$48,160
- 9. New York$48,090
- 10. Rhode Island$47,540
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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