Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,220 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $26,660
90th percentile $47,340
Employed locally 410
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,660
    25th
    $28,760
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $36,910
    90th
    $47,340

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,510
    Customer Service Representatives $36,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,860
    Office Clerks, General $26,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southeast Alabama is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southeast Alabama is 23.3% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,660 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,760.