Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $36,540 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $29,680
90th percentile $54,610
Employed locally 460
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,680
    25th
    $33,020
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $54,610

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 40% 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
    Williamsport, PA $40,450
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,220
    Jackson, MS $37,840
    Hattiesburg, MS $33,020

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,180
    Office Clerks, General$35,530
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Gulfport, MS is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.1% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,680 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,020.