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

$36,200a year

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $17.40 an hour or $3,017 a month.

Hourly
$17.40
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
370 of 390
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,340Median: $36,200Highest 10%: $47,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,340$14.59
25th$33,270$16.00
Median$36,200$17.40
75th$43,750$21.03
90th$47,740$22.95

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
Augusta, GA$38,070
Warner Robins, GA$37,810
Athens, GA$37,800
Rome, GA$37,680
Brunswick, GA$37,670
Hinesville, GA$36,010
Valdosta, GA$34,980
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Georgia Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,290
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,780
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,450
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,780
Public Safety Telecommunicator$49,720
Dispatcher$49,520
Production$47,540
Bookkeeping$45,600
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$42,060
Billing and Posting Clerk$41,410
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $17.40 ($36,200 a year).

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

No: $36,200 against $45,930 nationally, 21% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $43,160, so Dalton pays 16% less.

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

370 of 390 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,740 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.