U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Medical Support Assistance

Job-title file

Medical Support Assistance

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1,101 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $48,529, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 1,101
Total payroll: $53.4M
Role median: $48,529
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$68,125+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,101 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Medical Support Assistance pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — about 961,610 people — is $45,930. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $48,343 for this role, 5% above that figure — about the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,930

$38,570

$45,930

$50,580

$60,530

Department of Health and Human Services median · $48,343

The bar is the range of annual wages for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,097 of 1,101 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $48,529, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Medical Support Assistance is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $48,529 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$58,994 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$54,292 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$53,971 · 37,057

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$48,149 · 2

Median total compensation for the Medical Support Assistance role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Illiahna Vetter

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Illiahna Vetter is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Shawnadeen Yazzie

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Pinon
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040381017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Shawnadeen Yazzie serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Pinon, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Colleen Begay

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Colleen Begay is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Ryanne Leas

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryanne Leas works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Ryanne earned $36,209 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Laura Miller

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Poplar
Work county: Roosevelt
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300960085
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Miller is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Poplar, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Shaye Todacheeney

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shaye Todacheeney is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Christine Tobacco

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Pine Ridge
Work county: Shannon
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462165113
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Tobacco holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,209. Their pay grade is 04.

Autumn Blackshear

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Toppenish
Work county: Yakima
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532300077
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Autumn Blackshear works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Toppenish, Washington. Autumn earned $35,499 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Patricia Foghorn

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Foghorn holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,499. Their pay grade is 03.

Rachel Goleman

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Goleman holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,499. Their pay grade is 03.

Veit Anderson

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Eagle Butte
Work county: Dewey
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 460820041
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veit Anderson is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $35,499. They are classified at grade 03.

Brittney Jenkins

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,482

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,482
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Wellpinit
Work county: Stevens
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,482
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532455065
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittney Jenkins works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Wellpinit, Washington. Brittney earned $35,482 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Rosie Eleando

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rosie Eleando holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,373. Their pay grade is 04.

Keshia Endischee

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Inscription House
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040246005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Keshia Endischee serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Inscription House, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,373. They are classified at grade 04.

Savannah Martinez

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Parker
Work county: La Paz
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Savannah Martinez holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,373. Their pay grade is 04.

Darilyn Perkins

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Redlake
Work county: Beltrami
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275827007
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darilyn Perkins works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Redlake, Minnesota. Darilyn earned $35,373 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Farrah Vataha

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Farrah Vataha works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Farrah earned $35,373 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Sylvia Weaver

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Naytahwaush
Work county: Mahnomen
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275045087
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Sylvia Weaver serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Naytahwaush, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,373. They are classified at grade 04.