Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $33,740 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.22
10th percentile $27,280
90th percentile $47,050
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,280
    25th
    $28,930
    50th (median)
    $33,740
    75th
    $36,830
    90th
    $47,050

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,030
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,210
    Customer Service Representatives $37,040
    Office Clerks, General $27,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,490
    Tellers $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Southwest Alabama is $16.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Southwest Alabama is 24.4% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,280 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,930.