Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive pay in Mississippi
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Mississippi earn an average of $39,590 a year. That is $9,760 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $49,350. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $46,240.
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Mississippi vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,350 | $23.73 |
| Mississippi | $39,590 | $19.03 |
| Tennessee | $46,140 | $22.19 |
| Alabama | $43,060 | $20.70 |
| Louisiana | $40,370 | $19.41 |
| Arkansas | $39,890 | $19.18 |
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Questions and answers
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive make in Mississippi?
The average is $39,590 a year, and the median is $37,340. That is $9,760 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $49,350.
What is the hourly wage in Mississippi?
$19.03 an hour on average; the median is $17.95.
Where in Mississippi do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($46,240), followed by Jackson, MS ($41,500). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hattiesburg, MS ($38,250).
How does Mississippi rank?
Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.