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Medical Secretary Salary in Washington (2026)
$27.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,863/year ($4,072/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,960 Medical Secretary jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Medical Secretary salary of $58,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $48,863 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,792 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,445 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,863 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,072 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Washington?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Washington is $58,100 per year ($27.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,510 and $62,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Washington?
- On the median salary of $58,100, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,863 per year ($4,072 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 10,960 Medical Secretary jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.