Medical Administration Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Administration make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Administration in the United States is $51,193 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,278
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,559 to $54,901
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,341
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Medical Administration Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,901 $4,575 $1,056 $26
Average $51,193 $4,266 $984 $25
25th Percentile $46,559 $3,880 $895 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Administration Salaries

A Medical Administration'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 Medical Administration Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Administration'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): $50,742
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,871
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,438
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,005
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,117
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Administration$50,742
Intermediate Level Medical Administration$50,871
Senior Level Medical Administration$52,438
Specialist Level Medical Administration$54,005
Expert Level Medical Administration$54,117
$50,742 0 yr
$50,871 < 2 yrs
$52,438 2-4 yrs
$54,005 5-8 yrs
$54,117 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medical Administrations

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: $64,569
  • San Francisco: $63,934
  • Oakland: $62,516

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Administration's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 36.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 36.98%
Patient Care 1.84%
Administrative Support 1%
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 Medical Administration's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
$58,871
15%
Collaboration
$58,360
14%
Pediatric
$58,360
14%
Project Management
$57,848
13%
Home Care
$57,336
12%
Leadership
$56,312
10%
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How Education impacts a Medical Administration's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medical Administrations enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Medical Administration with a Associate's Degree is between $45,297 and $47,644).

Medical Administration Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medical Administration
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 30.2%
Associates 21.0%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 15.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Medical Administration Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Administration'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Administration

Salaries for a Medical Administration can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,179 in 2023 to around $62,458 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Administration salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Administration Over Time

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2023
$63,179
2024
$63,303
2025
$62,458
2026
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2024 $63,303
2025 $62,458
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Most common benefits for Medical Administration

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