Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive pay in Tennessee
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Tennessee earn an average of $46,140 a year. That is $3,210 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $49,350. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $49,890.
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Average pay for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,350 | $23.73 |
| Tennessee | $46,140 | $22.19 |
| Virginia | $49,720 | $23.90 |
| North Carolina | $46,200 | $22.21 |
| Kentucky | $44,840 | $21.56 |
| Missouri | $44,750 | $21.52 |
| Georgia | $43,340 | $20.84 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42,870
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70,600
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,450
- Customer Service Representatives$44,300
- Office Clerks, General$41,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,130
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive make in Tennessee?
The average is $46,140 a year, and the median is $45,810. That is $3,210 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $49,350.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$22.19 an hour on average; the median is $22.03.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($49,890), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($46,240). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($41,930).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #33 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.