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Medical Secretary Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$23.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,675/year ($3,306/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,760 Medical Secretary jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Medical Secretary salary of $48,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,675 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $48,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,626 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,701 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,378 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,675 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,306 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Wisconsin?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Wisconsin is $48,380 per year ($23.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,490 and $51,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $48,380, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $39,675 per year ($3,306 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,760 Medical Secretary jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.