Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Nevada
The median for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Nevada is $46,990 a year, somewhat above the national $45,930 (+2%); the state ranks 16th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $54,490 in California) and Arizona, Idaho and Utah pay less (down to $44,330 in Utah). Nevada employs 7,030 medical secretaries and administrative assistants, 4.53 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $17.68 | $19.18 | $22.59 | $23.56 | $28.06 | $22.30 | 7,030 | 4.53 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $36,770 | $39,900 | $46,990 | $49,010 | $58,360 | $46,380 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.27 | $18.54 | $22.08 | $24.32 | $29.10 | $22.50 | 961,610 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,930 | $38,570 | $45,930 | $50,580 | $60,530 | $46,800 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 16th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.53
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for medical secretaries and administrative assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $24.45 | $50,860 | $40,540 | $61,290 | 140 | 4.37 | 0.71 |
| Reno, NV | $22.59 | $46,990 | $38,030 | $62,690 | 1,200 | 4.34 | 0.70 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $22.48 | $46,750 | $36,620 | $57,290 | 5,400 | 4.75 | 0.77 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $22.74 | $47,310 | $35,510 | $57,080 | 250 | 2.76 | 0.45 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $22.59 | $46,990 | 7,030 | 0.73 |
| Arizona | $22.03 | $45,820 | 18,090 | 0.90 |
| California | $26.20 | $54,490 | 115,050 | 1.02 |
| Idaho | $21.60 | $44,920 | 5,120 | 0.97 |
| Oregon | $24.10 | $50,130 | 16,840 | 1.38 |
| Utah | $21.31 | $44,330 | 5,260 | 0.49 |
See the national page for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.