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Medical Secretary Salary in New York (2026)
$22.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,536/year ($3,211/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 57,720 Medical Secretary jobs in New York (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Medical Secretary salary of $47,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,536 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,545 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,650 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,979 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,536 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,211 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in New York?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in New York is $47,710 per year ($22.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,160 and $56,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in New York?
- On the median salary of $47,710, a single filer in New York takes home about $38,536 per year ($3,211 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 57,720 Medical Secretary jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.