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Medical Secretary Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$22.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,495/year ($3,208/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,350 Medical Secretary jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Medical Secretary salary of $46,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,495 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,443 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,585 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,337 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,495 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Rhode Island?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Rhode Island is $46,860 per year ($22.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,730 and $55,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $46,860, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $38,495 per year ($3,208 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 Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 2,350 Medical Secretary jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.