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Medical Secretary Salary in Maryland (2026)
$23.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,566/year ($3,214/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,290 Medical Secretary jobs in Maryland (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Medical Secretary salary of $47,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,566 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $47,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,562 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,661 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,061 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,566 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Maryland?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Maryland is $47,850 per year ($23.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,350 and $55,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $47,850, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $38,566 per year ($3,214 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 17,290 Medical Secretary jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.