Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Mississippi

Ranked #47 of 51 · MS

25.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,260 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $55,670
Employment 1,240

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,810P25 $44,870 Median $55,670P75 $70,880P90 $82,380

About 80% of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantss in Mississippi earn between $37,810 and $82,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Mississippi
$59,260
U.S. average
$79,140

The mean executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Mississippi is $59,260, about 25.1% below the U.S. average ($79,140). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Mississippi

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Hattiesburg, MS $61,780 $64,420 50
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $60,640 $63,460 140
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $57,240 $57,050 70
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $54,260 $60,000 240
Jackson, MS $52,100 $58,130 430
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $50,960 $53,380 70
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $46,060 $50,400 110

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Mississippi?

The median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in Mississippi is $55,670 per year (mean $59,260), and about 80% earn between $37,810 and $82,380.

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make per hour in Mississippi?

Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Mississippi a high-paying state for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?

Mississippi ranks #47 of 51 states for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $59,260 is about 25.1% below the U.S. average of $79,140.

Which metro areas in Mississippi pay executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants are Hattiesburg, MS ($61,780), Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($60,640), West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($57,240), by median annual wage.

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