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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in North Carolina earned a median of $44,190 a year ($21.24 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $45,930; 56,840 were employed there, ranking #33 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $44,190 | $45,930 |
| Mean annual wage | $43,790 | $46,800 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.24 | $22.08 |
| 10th percentile | $35,880 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $37,930 | $38,570 |
| 75th percentile | $47,440 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $55,290 | $60,530 |
| Employment | 56,840 | 961,610 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 11.502 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.86 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.