As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Administrative Specialist in the US is $45,668, equivalent to $22 per hour, $878 weekly, or $3,806 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Administrative Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Administrative Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $36,765 to $55,463. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,008) and 75th percentile ($50,795), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,463 per year. This $9,787 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Administrative Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Medical Administrative Specialist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Administrative Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Administrative Specialist Salary $36,765 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Administrative Specialist Salary $41,008 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Administrative Specialist Salary $45,668 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Administrative Specialist Salary $50,795 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Administrative Specialist Salary $55,463 US May 01, 2026
25% $41,008 10% $36,765 90% $55,463 75% $50,795 $45,668 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A person responsible for providing various kinds of administrative assistance is called the Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant) or also sometimes an Administrative Support Specialist....

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