Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $37,050 -17% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $28,910
90th percentile $48,090
Employed locally 1,030
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,910
    25th
    $33,350
    50th (median)
    $37,050
    75th
    $42,290
    90th
    $48,090

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Cleveland, TN $37,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $37,440
    Knoxville, TN $37,270
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,970

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$36,700
    Customer Service Representatives$37,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,090
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Jackson, TN is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Jackson, TN is 17% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,910 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,350.