Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $38,030 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $25,510
90th percentile $55,270
Employed locally 1,530
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,510
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $38,030
    75th
    $46,060
    90th
    $55,270

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Postal Service Mail Carriers$53,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Southwest Alabama is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Southwest Alabama is 17.8% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $25,510 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.