Health administration covers a wide variety of different positions, from entry level roles to management-oriented roles, titles including “Hospital Administrator” or “Practice Administrator.” Because of this, pay can vary widely.
According to 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical secretaries/administrative assistants earn an average salary of $38,090 per year ($18.31 per hour). This estimate does not represent entry-level/starting pay. Average pay varies based on level of experience, education and state of employment.