"How long does it take to become a medical office administrator in Washington?"

"Most paths into the medical office administrator field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for medical office administrators in Washington?"

"In Washington, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Washington State of Labor and Industry - Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Medical Office Administrator in Washington

Q: "How much do medical office administrators earn in Washington?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), medical office administrators in Washington earned a median annual wage of approximately $58,100. Employment concentration in Washington is roughly 0.50 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in Washington?"

"Washington currently employs approximately 10,960 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.2% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Washington medical secretaries and administrative assistants earn a median annual wage of $58,100 ($27.93/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 10,960 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 26.5% above the national median of $45,930 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $58,100 ($27.93/hr)
25th percentile: $48,510 per year
75th percentile: $62,840 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $73,480 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $44,980 per year
Workers employed in Washington: 10,960
Versus national median: 26.5% above the U.S. median of $45,930
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.50 - this occupation is less concentrated in Washington than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Washington employs approximately 10,960 medical office administrators according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $58,100 ¹. Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 85,900 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a medical office administrator in Washington, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Medical Office Administrator in Washington

How do I become a medical office administrator in Washington? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for medical office administrators in Washington.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do medical office administrators earn in Washington? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in Washington is $58,100 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $44,980 and experienced professionals can earn $73,480 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Washington): $58,100 per year ¹

Medical Office Administrator Wages by Metro Area in Washington

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Wages by Metro Area in Washington

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), medical secretaries and administrative assistants wages in Washington vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria	18,960	$48,280	$50,970	$39,710	$61,750
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	8,290	$54,560	$55,450	$46,030	$73,290
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	6,420	$60,350	$60,670	$46,900	$75,230
Spokane-Spokane Valley	1,090	$49,200	$51,990	$44,220	$60,620
Kennewick-Richland	350	$50,780	$53,900	$43,920	$71,310
Yakima	340	$47,500	$47,580	$39,650	$57,790
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	320	$52,900	$54,190	$45,730	$68,270
Bellingham	230	$55,670	$54,520	$42,630	$61,950
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	220	$48,090	$53,410	$44,160	$68,550
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	180	$50,740	$53,200	$42,730	$61,720
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	160	$46,810	$49,160	$39,590	$60,150
Lewiston	140	$47,040	$45,720	$36,000	$55,920
Walla Walla	60	$48,130	$51,700	$39,120	$60,740
Longview-Kelso	50	$58,830	$56,320	$45,990	$73,170

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Medical office administrators in Washington

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest medical office administrator employment within Washington according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	6,420	$60,350
Spokane-Spokane Valley	1,090	$49,200
Kennewick-Richland	350	$50,780
Yakima	340	$47,500
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	320	$52,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in Washington? Washington currently employs approximately 10,960 medical office administrators ¹. Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Washington? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Washington.

How much do medical office administrators earn in Washington compared to the national average? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in Washington is $58,100, which is $13,460 above the national median of $44,640 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)