Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Vermont
The median for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Vermont is $48,200 a year, somewhat above the national $45,930 (+5%); the state ranks 12th of 51 states by median. That is 15% less than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New Hampshire pay more (up to $50,290 in Massachusetts) and New York pays less (down to $47,710 in New York). Vermont employs 2,390 medical secretaries and administrative assistants, 7.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.27 means the occupation is more concentrated in Vermont than nationally.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $19.24 | $21.71 | $23.17 | $27.58 | $28.85 | $23.98 | 2,390 | 7.86 | 1.27 |
| Annual | $40,020 | $45,160 | $48,200 | $57,370 | $60,010 | $49,870 | ||||
| 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
- 12th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 1.27
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.86
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont'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 Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $23.99 | $49,900 | $43,810 | $61,560 | 1,080 | 9.00 | 1.45 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $22.64 | $47,100 | $39,520 | $57,890 | 630 | 7.40 | 1.20 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $22.47 | $46,740 | $39,160 | $56,350 | 650 | 7.30 | 1.18 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $23.17 | $48,200 | 2,390 | 1.27 |
| Massachusetts | $24.18 | $50,290 | 22,210 | 0.99 |
| New Hampshire | $23.27 | $48,410 | 3,680 | 0.87 |
| New York | $22.94 | $47,710 | 57,720 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (every state ranked) and the Vermont 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 Vermont 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.