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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Jacqueline Monroe

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Great Falls
Work county: Cascade
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300530013
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Monroe is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Great Falls, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $48,529. They are classified at grade 06.

Chief Old

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Browning
Work county: Glacier
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chief Old works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Browning, Montana. Chief earned $48,529 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Angela Thomas

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Thomas works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. Angela earned $48,529 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Vanessa Samuel

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vanessa Samuel holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,529. Their pay grade is 06.

Virginia Smith

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Wakpala
Work county: Corson
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462812031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Virginia Smith holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Wakpala, South Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,529. Their pay grade is 06.

Angelea Stout

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angelea Stout is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $48,529. They are classified at grade 06.

Jamie Whiteshirt

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jamie Whiteshirt serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,529. They are classified at grade 06.

Tamsen Begay

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,490

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,490
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,490
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamsen Begay is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $48,490. They are classified at grade 05.

Starlene Wanoskia

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,490

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,490
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dulce
Work county: Rio Arriba
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,990
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350255039
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Starlene Wanoskia holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Dulce, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,490. Their pay grade is 05.

Sharon Yargee

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,490

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,490
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Wewoka
Work county: Seminole
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,490
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405160133
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharon Yargee works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Sharon earned $48,490 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Ruth Pacheco

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,482

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $45,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,482
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Ruth Pacheco serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,482. They are classified at grade 04.

Carl Mattias

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,343

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,343
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Sells
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040425019
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Carl Mattias serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Sells, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,343. They are classified at grade 05.

Marsha Randall

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,343

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,343
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Sells
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040425019
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Marsha Randall serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Sells, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,343. They are classified at grade 05.

Krysta Wilson

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,246

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,246
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,246
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,394
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Krysta Wilson holds the role of Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Salem, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,246. Their pay grade is 05.

William Littlecalf

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,240

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,240
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Custer
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,490
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 401030039
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Littlecalf is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Clinton, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $48,240. They are classified at grade 05.

Carolyn Seymour

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,059

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,059
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Winnebago
Work county: Thurston
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,059
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,283
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 315260173
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carolyn Seymour is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Winnebago, Nebraska. 2024 total compensation came to $48,059. They are classified at grade 06.

Amy Mariano

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$47,990

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,990
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Acomita
Work county: Cibola
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,990
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350005006
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Mariano is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Acomita, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $47,990. They are classified at grade 05.

Monica Valdez

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$47,990

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,990
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dulce
Work county: Rio Arriba
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,990
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350255039
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monica Valdez works as a Medical Support Assistance for Department of Health and Human Services based in Dulce, New Mexico. Monica earned $47,990 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Yolanda Charley

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$47,990

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,990
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tohatchi
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,990
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350807031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Yolanda Charley serves as a Medical Support Assistance based in Tohatchi, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,990. They are classified at grade 05.

Amanda Gruber

Medical Support Assistance/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$47,990

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $47,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,990
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tohatchi
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,990
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350807031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0679
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Gruber is a Medical Support Assistance at Department of Health and Human Services based in Tohatchi, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $47,990. They are classified at grade 05.