How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Alabama?
$36,930a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in Alabama. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,890Median: $36,930Highest 10%: $50,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| 25th | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| Median | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $50,900 | $24.47 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $39,150 |
| Columbus, GA | $38,630 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,680 |
| Decatur, AL | $37,610 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,500 |
| Daphne, AL | $36,470 |
| Auburn, AL | $36,320 |
| Mobile, AL | $36,220 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $36,220 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,560 |
| Florence, AL | $35,470 |
| Anniston, AL | $35,170 |
| Gadsden, AL | $34,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| 46. West Virginia | $38,430 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $38,330 |
| 48. Arkansas | $37,000 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,930 |
| 50. Louisiana | $36,930 |
| 51. Mississippi | $36,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.75 ($36,930 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $36,930 against $45,930 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays medical secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $39,150 a year.
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.