The median Unit Secretary salary is $21.00 per hour, or $43,680 per year, based on 617 job postings across 62 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$21.00
Median hourly
$43,680
Annual salary
$18-$26
Pay range
62
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Unit Secretary earns $21.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $18.50 and $23.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +4.9% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Roseville, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Rio Rancho, NEW MEXICO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+4.9%
Current median: $21.50/hr
Prior period: $20.50/hr
Job openings
+27.5%
255 recent postings
Previous period: 200 postings
Daily pay signal
$22.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Unit Secretary postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $21.50/hr, up from $20.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$18.00
$37,440/yr
Median
$21.00
$43,680/yr
Top earners
$26.16
$54,413/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $21.50/hr | 236 |
Mar 2026 | $20.50/hr | 219 |
Feb 2026 | $21.00/hr | 76 |
Jan 2026 | $21.50/hr | 39 |
Dec 2025 | $21.00/hr | 29 |
Nov 2025 | $21.00/hr | 18 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$23.43
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Estimated from national data
~$20.09
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Estimated from national data
~$18.05
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Estimated from national data
~$18.83
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87 postings · 29 companies
$26.00
$25-$30
23 postings · 8 companies
$21.50
$22-$23
16 postings · 1 companies
$24.00
$23-$24
Estimated from national data
~$18.26
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Estimated from national data
~$21.00
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8 postings · 5 companies
$20.00
$20-$20
6 postings · 5 companies
$19.50
$19-$21
Estimated from national data
~$20.28
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Estimated from national data
~$21.07
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55 postings · 11 companies
$20.50
$20-$22
Estimated from national data
~$18.49
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Estimated from national data
~$18.03
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Estimated from national data
~$21.45
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Estimated from national data
~$18.94
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Estimated from national data
~$19.17
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Estimated from national data
~$23.75
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21 postings · 8 companies
$20.50
$20-$21
36 postings · 10 companies
$21.00
$21-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.03
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Estimated from national data
~$19.13
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Estimated from national data
~$21.95
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11 postings · 4 companies
$17.50
$18-$20
Estimated from national data
~$20.83
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.27
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Estimated from national data
~$17.86
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Estimated from national data
~$22.21
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69 postings · 10 companies
$18.50
$18-$22
51 postings · 1 companies
$18.00
$18-$18
36 postings · 16 companies
$21.50
$19-$22
Estimated from national data
~$19.37
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Estimated from national data
~$21.88
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Estimated from national data
~$21.80
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Estimated from national data
~$21.48
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Estimated from national data
~$22.71
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Estimated from national data
~$21.46
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22 postings · 3 companies
$22.00
$20-$23
Estimated from national data
~$20.28
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Estimated from national data
~$20.60
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Estimated from national data
~$21.20
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Estimated from national data
~$18.06
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6 postings · 1 companies
$20.00
$20-$20
Estimated from national data
~$19.71
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Estimated from national data
~$22.53
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Estimated from national data
~$19.96
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Estimated from national data
~$21.58
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Estimated from national data
~$22.76
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Estimated from national data
~$23.29
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Unit Secretary salaries.
Roseville
California · 10 postings
$33.00/hr
Sharon
Connecticut · 11 postings
$24.00/hr
Voorhees
New Jersey · 12 postings
$22.00/hr
Rochester
New York · 15 postings
$21.50/hr
Providence
Rhode Island · 18 postings
$21.00/hr
Rio Rancho
New Mexico · 13 postings
$18.00/hr
Albuquerque
New Mexico · 37 postings
$18.00/hr
Springfield
Illinois · 12 postings
$20.50/hr
Providence
Rhode Island · 18 postings
$21.00/hr
Rochester
New York · 15 postings
$21.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Unit Secretary positions.
Sutter Health
28 postings
$33.00/hr
San Antonio Regional Hospital
9 postings
$25.00/hr
Loma Linda University Health
15 postings
$25.00/hr
Kpc Global Medical Centers Inc.
5 postings
$24.00/hr
Nuvance Health
25 postings
$24.00/hr
Uab Medicine
5 postings
$17.00/hr
St. Mary's General Hospital
7 postings
$17.50/hr
Bjc Healthcare
9 postings
$17.50/hr
Rwjbarnabas Health
13 postings
$18.00/hr
Rochester Regional Health
6 postings
$18.00/hr
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| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Secretary | 132 | $20.00/hr |
| Nursing Unit Secretary | 16 | $20.00/hr |
| Seiu Patient Unit Secretary | 8 | $21.50/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician/unit Secretary | 8 | $24.00/hr |
| Cna/nursing Unit Secretary | 7 | $21.50/hr |
| Cna Unit Secretary | 7 | $21.50/hr |
| Unit Secretary - Prn - Day - Sharon | 7 | $24.00/hr |
| Unit Secretary/nursing Tech - Vascular Progressive Care | 6 | $18.00/hr |
| Unit Secretary - Ed Dept - Prn | 5 | $24.00/hr |
| Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant, Medical Acute | 5 | $33.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Unit Secretary salaries.
FAQ
The median Unit Secretary salary is $21.00 per hour, or $43,680 annually. Pay ranges from $18.00/hr (10th percentile) to $26.16/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 617 job postings, the highest paying states for Unit Secretarys include California, Connecticut, Rhode Island. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 617 Unit Secretary job postings across 62 states, from 132 different healthcare employers.
Unit Secretary pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Unit Secretary pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 4.9%.
Unit Secretary pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.50 to $5.16 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Roseville offer $33.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $18.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Unit Secretarys typically earn around $18.00 to $18.50 per hour ($37,440 to $38,480 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $21.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 617 active postings with listed compensation for Unit Secretary. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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