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Medical Secretary Salary in Virginia (2026)
$22.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,391/year ($3,116/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,600 Medical Secretary jobs in Virginia (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Medical Secretary salary of $46,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,391 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,362 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,533 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,895 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,391 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,116 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Virginia?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Virginia is $46,180 per year ($22.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,500 and $48,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $46,180, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $37,391 per year ($3,116 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 27,600 Medical Secretary jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.