How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Jackson?
$38,440a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $18.48 an hour or $3,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.48
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 360 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,500Median: $38,440Highest 10%: $60,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,500 | $13.22 | |
| 25th | $32,450 | $15.60 | |
| Median | $38,440 | $18.48 | |
| 75th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $60,750 | $29.21 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $45,960 |
| Gulfport, MS | $38,100 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $35,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $18.48 ($38,440 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $38,440 against $47,540 nationally, 19% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $37,340, so Jackson pays 3% more.
Where does Jackson rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
360 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,750 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.