Closing Secretary Salary in the United States

How much does a Closing Secretary make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Closing Secretary in the United States is $43,595 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Closing Secretary's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,039
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,184 to $46,445
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,078
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Closing Secretary Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,445 $3,870 $893 $22
Average $43,595 $3,633 $838 $21
25th Percentile $40,184 $3,349 $773 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Closing Secretary Salaries

A Closing Secretary's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Closing Secretary Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Closing Secretary's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,737
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,306
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,266
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,397
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,615
Levels Salary
Entry Level Closing Secretary$43,737
Intermediate Level Closing Secretary$44,306
Senior Level Closing Secretary$45,266
Specialist Level Closing Secretary$45,397
Expert Level Closing Secretary$45,615
$43,737 0 yr
$44,306 < 2 yrs
$45,266 2-4 yrs
$45,397 5-8 yrs
$45,615 > 8 yrs
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How Do Closing Secretary Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Closing Secretaries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,269.
  • California: $48,086.
  • Massachusetts: $47,445.

Top Paying Cities for Closing Secretaries

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $54,987
  • San Francisco: $54,385
  • Oakland: $53,238

What Skills Can Increase a Closing Secretary's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.42% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 4.61% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
  • Respiratory Care (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Respiratory Therapy is the health care discipline specializing in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function, health and wellness.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.42%
Patient Safety 4.61%
Respiratory Care 2.03%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Closing Secretary's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$47,519
9%
Collaboration
$46,647
7%
Planning
$46,647
7%
Acute Care
$46,211
6%
Innovation
$45,775
5%
Teamwork
$45,775
5%
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Closing Secretary Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Closing Secretary roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Closing Secretary positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Closing Secretary as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Closing Secretary

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$52,314$25.020%

How Education impacts a Closing Secretary's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Closing Secretaries enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Closing Secretary with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,073 and $58,959).

Closing Secretary Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Closing Secretary
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 63.2%
Associates 26.3%
Bachelors 2.6%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Closing Secretary Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Closing Secretary's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Closing Secretary

Salaries for a Closing Secretary can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,523 in 2023 to around $50,558 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Closing Secretary salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Closing Secretary Over Time

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$52,523
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$51,446
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FAQ about Closing Secretary

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Closing Secretary?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Closing Secretary roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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