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

$39,940a year

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $19.20 an hour or $3,328 a month.

Hourly
$19.20
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
254 of 390
Jobs in the area
7,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,050Median: $39,940Highest 10%: $58,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,050$16.37
25th$36,650$17.62
Median$39,940$19.20
75th$46,960$22.58
90th$58,110$27.94

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.

Nashville, TN$45,570
Chattanooga, TN$38,640
Cleveland, TN$38,580
Knoxville, TN$38,420
Jackson, TN$38,100
Clarksville, TN$37,380
Morristown, TN$36,860
Kingsport, TN$36,800
Johnson City, TN$36,570
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Tennessee Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,310
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,610
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,040
Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,910
Production$57,030
Cargo and Freight Agent$55,930
Postal Service Mail Sorter$54,330
Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,820
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,420
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $19.20 ($39,940 a year).

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

No: $39,940 against $45,930 nationally, 13% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,940, so Memphis pays 0% more.

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

254 of 390 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,110 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.