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

$39,150a year

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,263 a month.

Hourly
$18.82
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
273 of 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,400Median: $39,150Highest 10%: $57,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,400$15.10
25th$36,480$17.54
Median$39,150$18.82
75th$46,570$22.39
90th$57,560$27.67

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.

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
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Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,170
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Production$60,600
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Eligibility Interviewer$57,740
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Cargo and Freight Agent$55,700
Information and Record Clerk$53,810
Weigher$52,010
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).

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

No: $39,150 against $45,930 nationally, 15% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $36,930, so Birmingham pays 6% more.

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

273 of 390 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,560 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.