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Medical Secretary Salary in Colorado (2026)
$22.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,524/year ($3,210/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,560 Medical Secretary jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Medical Secretary salary of $46,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,524 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,589 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,356 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,524 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,210 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Colorado?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Colorado is $46,920 per year ($22.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,190 and $50,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $46,920, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $38,524 per year ($3,210 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 11,560 Medical Secretary jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.