How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Tennessee?
$45,810a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Tennessee. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.02
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,660Median: $45,810Highest 10%: $63,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 75th | $54,000 | $25.96 | |
| 90th | $63,130 | $30.35 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $49,000 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $45,960 |
| Cleveland, TN | $42,880 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,840 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,990 |
| Morristown, TN | $41,040 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,720 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,060 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 29. Ohio | $46,230 |
| 30. Michigan | $46,020 |
| 31. Florida | $45,900 |
| 32. Tennessee | $45,810 |
| 33. North Carolina | $45,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,450 |
| 35. Iowa | $45,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.02 ($45,810 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $45,810 against $47,540 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $49,000 a year.
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.