How much does a unit secretary make?

The average unit secretary salary in the United States is $32,153. Unit secretary salaries typically range between $25,000 and $40,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for unit secretaries is $15.46 per hour. Unit secretary salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Unit secretaries earn the highest average salary in California.

Unit secretary salary

Q: What state pays Unit Secretaries the most?

California pays Unit Secretaries the most in the United States, with an average salary of $46,147 per year, or $22.19 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a unit secretary?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a unit secretary if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Maine you should be paid close to $41,385 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Unit Secretary?

A good starting salary for a unit secretary is $23,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a unit secretary in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for unit secretaries is $30,676, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a unit secretary can vary by state.

Q: How long does it take to become a unit secretary?

It takes two to four years to become a unit secretary typically. Generally, this is the time it takes to gain the minimal education and necessary experience to fulfill the duties of this role.

Q: How much do unit secretaries make per hour?

Unit secretaries make between $12 and $20 per hour. This means that unit secretaries make a median annual salary of around $37,000 a year. With overtime and bonuses, the total range of annual pay for unit secretaries is $24,000 to $40,000 in a year. This range is due to various factors affecting potential earnings, including years of experience, employer, and location.

Q: What does a unit secretary do in a hospital do?

A unit secretary at a hospital does clerical and supportive work in a hospital unit, which ensures that the unit runs efficiently and avoids any delays. The functions and duties of a unit secretary are pretty crucial to the everyday management of a medical team.

Average unit secretary salary

$15.46

$32,153 yearly

Entry-level unit secretary salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Unit Secretary Salaries

The role of a Unit Secretary is essential in healthcare settings, where they perform various administrative duties to support clinical staff and enhance patient care. On average, as of October 2025, a Unit Secretary earns about $32,153 per year, which translates to approximately $15 per hour. This salary can vary based on factors such as location, experience level, and specific healthcare settings.

For instance, Unit Secretaries in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries due to the increased cost of living. According to available data, states like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for this role. Additionally, experience plays a significant role in salary progression, with entry-level positions starting lower than those held by experienced professionals.

To maximize career potential, aspiring Unit Secretaries should consider gaining relevant certifications and experience in healthcare settings. Opportunities for advancement can lead to higher-paying roles within healthcare administration, making this a fulfilling career choice for individuals interested in healthcare and administrative tasks.

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Unit secretary salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed and Glassdoor, the average salary for a unit secretary typically falls between $32,153 and $52,953.

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$32,153yearly

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$52,953yearly

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$40,592yearly

Average unit secretary salary by state

The highest-paying states for unit secretaries are California, Maine, and Washington. The lowest average unit secretary salary states are South Carolina, Kentucky, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for unit secretaries

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Maine	$41,385	$19.90
2	Washington	$41,083	$19.75
3	Vermont	$36,753	$17.67
4	Nevada	$39,262	$18.88
5	Oregon	$38,590	$18.55
6	Wyoming	$33,858	$16.28
7	Massachusetts	$36,576	$17.58
8	California	$46,147	$22.19
9	Alaska	$32,501	$15.63
10	New Mexico	$32,998	$15.86
11	Connecticut	$32,914	$15.82
12	Arizona	$33,485	$16.10
13	Minnesota	$35,656	$17.14
14	New Hampshire	$30,686	$14.75
15	North Dakota	$31,320	$15.06
16	New Jersey	$31,914	$15.34
17	Rhode Island	$33,232	$15.98
18	Idaho	$32,641	$15.69
19	Michigan	$28,164	$13.54
20	Wisconsin	$30,450	$14.64
21	Utah	$31,530	$15.16
22	New York	$31,014	$14.91
23	Ohio	$30,171	$14.51
24	Pennsylvania	$27,822	$13.38
25	Missouri	$29,637	$14.25
26	West Virginia	$26,969	$12.97
27	Louisiana	$28,574	$13.74
28	Colorado	$32,108	$15.44
29	South Dakota	$26,109	$12.55
30	District of Columbia	$33,224	$15.97
31	Illinois	$29,489	$14.18
32	Montana	$26,918	$12.94
33	Texas	$27,454	$13.20
34	Nebraska	$28,387	$13.65
35	Iowa	$26,346	$12.67
36	Florida	$26,613	$12.79
37	Oklahoma	$27,382	$13.16
38	Delaware	$28,108	$13.51
39	Hawaii	$28,607	$13.75
40	Indiana	$25,987	$12.49
41	Tennessee	$25,945	$12.47
42	Maryland	$29,571	$14.22
43	North Carolina	$27,035	$13.00
44	Georgia	$27,236	$13.09
45	Kentucky	$25,557	$12.29
46	Mississippi	$21,205	$10.19
47	Kansas	$25,259	$12.14
48	South Carolina	$25,672	$12.34
49	Virginia	$26,232	$12.61
50	Alabama	$24,923	$11.98
51	Arkansas	$23,520	$11.31

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Highest paying cities for unit secretaries

The highest-paying cities for unit secretaries are Portland, ME, Seattle, WA, and Las Vegas, NV.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Portland, ME	$41,418	$19.91
2	Seattle, WA	$41,216	$19.82
3	Las Vegas, NV	$39,024	$18.76
4	Portland, OR	$38,462	$18.49
5	Duluth, MN	$37,059	$17.82
6	Boston, MA	$36,662	$17.63
7	Phoenix, AZ	$33,603	$16.16
8	Providence, RI	$33,281	$16.00
9	Albuquerque, NM	$33,109	$15.92
10	Danbury, CT	$32,829	$15.78
11	Newark, NJ	$32,151	$15.46
12	Denver, CO	$32,114	$15.44
13	Rochester, NY	$31,971	$15.37
14	Salt Lake City, UT	$31,453	$15.12
15	Fargo, ND	$31,346	$15.07
16	Eau Claire, WI	$31,231	$15.01
17	Rochester, NH	$30,853	$14.83
18	Kansas City, MO	$29,860	$14.36
19	Newark, OH	$29,809	$14.33
20	Baltimore, MD	$29,726	$14.29

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Unit secretary salary details

A unit secretary's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average unit secretary salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a unit secretary's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19
75th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17
Average	$32,153	$2,679	$15
25th Percentile	$28,000	$2,333	$13
10th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12

Highest paying unit secretary jobs

The highest paying types of unit secretaries are unit coordinator, credentialing specialist, and scheduler.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Medical Receptionist	$31,960	$2,663	$15.37	118,048
Referral Coordinator	$35,179	$2,932	$16.91	65,934
Registration Coordinator	$39,641	$3,303	$19.06	70,846
Scheduling Coordinator	$36,493	$3,041	$17.54	66,114
Surgery Scheduler	$34,472	$2,873	$16.57	56,058
Scheduler	$40,565	$3,380	$19.50	56,890

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Which companies pay unit secretaries the most?

Unit secretary salaries at University of California, Berkeley and And Partners are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average unit secretary salary at companies like Boulder County and State Bar of Michigan are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	University of California-Berkeley	$44,299	$21.30
2	And Partners	$42,686	$20.52
3	Boulder County	$40,637	$19.54
4	State Bar of Michigan	$40,238	$19.35
5	New York State Restaurant Association	$39,620	$19.05
6	Kettering Health Network	$38,584	$18.55
7	White County	$38,564	$18.54
8	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$38,122	$18.33
9	Lawrence General Hospital	$38,011	$18.27
10	Heritage Operations Group	$37,939	$18.24
11	Avalon Health Care Group	$37,891	$18.22
12	Lifespan	$37,867	$18.21
13	The Osborn	$37,652	$18.10
14	Episcopal Homes of Minnesota	$37,569	$18.06
15	Cook Children's Medical Center	$37,414	$17.99
16	Oregon Health & Science University	$37,318	$17.94
17	Syracuse University	$37,283	$17.92
18	Highland General Hospital	$37,201	$17.89
19	UMass Memorial Health	$37,009	$17.79
20	Brattleboro Retreat	$36,979	$17.78

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Unit secretary salary trends

The average unit secretary salary has risen by $5,415 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average unit secretary earned $26,738 annually, but today, they earn $32,153 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for unit secretaries over the last decade.

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Unit secretary salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,200	$15.46	+2.1%
2024	$31,500	$15.14	+2.2%
2023	$30,800	$14.80	+3.2%
2022	$29,800	$14.32	+2.5%
2021	$29,000	$13.96	+2.0%

Recently added unit secretary salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sutterhealth	Monitor Technician & Unit Secretary, Orthopedic Unit	Modesto, CA	06/30/2025	$54,554
Virtua	Unit Secretary--Voorhees-Nicu	Voorhees, NJ	06/30/2025	$37,503
Encompass Health	Unit Secretary	Bowie, MD	06/29/2025	$43,994
Healthsouth	Per Diem Unit Secretary	Tinton Falls, NJ	06/29/2025	$41,740
Encompass Health	Unit Secretary	Danbury, CT	06/29/2025	$48,001
Encompass Health	Unit Secretary	Bakersfield, CA	06/29/2025	$48,001
Encompass Health	Unit Secretary	Lake Worth, FL	06/29/2025	$47,438
Encompass Health	Unit Secretary	Sioux Falls, SD	06/29/2025	$45,914
Bethesda Health	Unit Clerk/Admin Partner Main-Medsurg, 07P A	Miami, FL	06/29/2025	$33,392
Mission Regional Medical Center	*Unit Secretary	Lynwood, CA	06/29/2025	$43,827

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