How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Augusta?

$38,070a year

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,173 a month.

Hourly: $18.30
Vs. national median: -17%
Rank among cities: 316 of 390
Jobs in the area: 2,040

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $31,130Median: $38,070Highest 10%: $54,970

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$31,130	$14.97
25th	$35,340	$16.99
Median	$38,070	$18.30
75th	$45,050	$21.66
90th	$54,970	$26.43

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.

Atlanta, GA	$46,370
Gainesville, GA	$45,060
Savannah, GA	$39,430
Chattanooga, TN	$38,640
Columbus, GA	$38,630
Macon, GA	$38,560
Albany, GA	$38,240
Warner Robins, GA	$37,810
Athens, GA	$37,800
Rome, GA	$37,680
Brunswick, GA	$37,670
Dalton, GA	$36,200
Hinesville, GA	$36,010
Valdosta, GA	$34,980

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Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$64,360
Postal Service Clerk	$62,910
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$62,610
Production	$59,500
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$57,430
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$55,930
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$55,750
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$51,490
Information and Record Clerk	$49,440
Procurement Clerk	$48,560

Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $18.30 ($38,070 a year).

Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $38,070 against $45,930 nationally, 17% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $43,160, so Augusta pays 12% less.

Where does Augusta rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?

316 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,970 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.