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 $25,000 in 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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Adriano Cosay

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adriano Cosay works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Adriano earned $39,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Hannah Wetselline

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Hannah Wetselline serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Dana Brown

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dana Brown works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Dana earned $39,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Sean Begay

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Begay is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Phylene Burnette

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Phylene Burnette holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,236. Their pay grade is 04.

Marcie George

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Marcie George serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Caroline James

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caroline James works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. Caroline earned $39,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Dawn Janzen

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dawn Janzen holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,236. Their pay grade is 04.

Danielle Robin

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Danielle Robin serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Sherman Simmons

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherman Simmons works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Sherman earned $39,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Darlene Thunder

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Redlake
Work county: Beltrami
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275827007
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Darlene Thunder serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Redlake, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Ceraya Tso

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Ceraya Tso serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Dhaya Aleck

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,236

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,236
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Omak
Work county: Okanogan
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531600047
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Dhaya Aleck serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Omak, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,236. They are classified at grade 04.

Sandra Johnson

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Wewoka
Work county: Seminole
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405160133
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Johnson works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Sandra earned $39,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Courtney Remis

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Wewoka
Work county: Seminole
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405160133
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Courtney Remis is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $39,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Amanda Robertson

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Eagle Butte
Work county: Dewey
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 460820041
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Amanda Robertson serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Jimmie Wheeler

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$39,095

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $39,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,095
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,095
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,571
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jimmie Wheeler is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $39,095. They are classified at grade 03.

Jodi Patterson

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,977

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,977
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jodi Patterson serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,977. They are classified at grade 04.

Marisha Johnson

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Redlake
Work county: Beltrami
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275827007
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Marisha Johnson serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Redlake, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Shanna Todacheenie

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shanna Todacheenie is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $38,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Heather Cheama

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Zuni
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350880031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Cheama works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Zuni, New Mexico. Heather earned $38,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Karena Deere

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karena Deere is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $38,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Owna Fa'Agata

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Fort Duchesne
Work county: Uintah
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490507047
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Owna Fa'Agata is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Duchesne, Utah. 2024 total compensation came to $38,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Sequoyah Herd

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sequoyah Herd works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Sequoyah earned $38,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Karen Pritchett

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Karen Pritchett serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,227. They are classified at grade 04.

Tasheena Brown

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$38,227

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,227
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tasheena Brown works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. Tasheena earned $38,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Leora Burnette

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$37,981

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $37,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,981
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leora Burnette is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $37,981. They are classified at grade 04.