Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $37,690 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $29,620
90th percentile $48,920
Employed locally 440
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,620
    25th
    $32,970
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $43,660
    90th
    $48,920

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,220
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $37,440
    Knoxville, TN $37,270
    Jackson, TN $37,050
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,970

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,610
    Office Clerks, General$34,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,160
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cleveland, TN is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.60 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Cleveland, TN is 15.6% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,620 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,970.