Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $34,770 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.71
10th percentile $27,500
90th percentile $45,310
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,500
    25th
    $29,700
    50th (median)
    $34,770
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $45,310

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    California $52,720
    Albany, OR $51,760

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,150
    Customer Service Representatives$36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,300
    Office Clerks, General$27,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Dothan, AL is $16.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Dothan, AL is 22.1% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,500 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,700.