How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Jackson?
$54,240a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $26.08 an hour or $4,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.08
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 297
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,580Median: $54,240Highest 10%: $67,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,580 | $16.14 | |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| Median | $54,240 | $26.08 | |
| 75th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $67,850 | $32.62 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $45,380 |
| Gulfport, MS | $42,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $26.08 ($54,240 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $54,240 against $55,570 nationally, 2% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $45,140, so Jackson pays 20% more.
Where does Jackson rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
77 of 297 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,850 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.