Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $33,830 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $26,380
90th percentile $43,520
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,380
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $33,830
    75th
    $35,760
    90th
    $43,520

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 36% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,850
    Customer Service Representatives $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,900
    Office Clerks, General $29,060
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Gadsden, AL is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Gadsden, AL is 24.2% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,380 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.