How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Jackson?
$36,880a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 355 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $49,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| Median | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $49,040 | $23.58 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $39,940 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,440 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $34,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $36,880 against $45,930 nationally, 20% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $36,290, so Jackson pays 2% more.
Where does Jackson rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
355 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,040 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.