Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Tennessee

Ranked #43 of 51 · TN

8.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,870 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,940
Employment 41,810

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $31,960P25 $36,320 Median $39,940P75 $46,730P90 $57,670

About 80% of medical secretaries and administrative assistantss in Tennessee earn between $31,960 and $57,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Tennessee
$42,870
U.S. average
$46,800

The mean medical secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Tennessee is $42,870, about 8.4% below the U.S. average ($46,800). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Tennessee

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,570 $45,970 12,970
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,940 $43,290 7,180
Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,640 $41,680 3,590
Cleveland, TN $38,580 $40,410 510
Knoxville, TN $38,420 $42,300 6,280
Jackson, TN $38,100 $40,420 1,080
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $37,480 $39,420 1,220
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $37,470 $40,310 1,360

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make in Tennessee?

The median medical secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Tennessee is $39,940 per year (mean $42,870), and about 80% earn between $31,960 and $57,670.

How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour in Tennessee?

Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Tennessee a high-paying state for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?

Tennessee ranks #43 of 51 states for medical secretaries and administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $42,870 is about 8.4% below the U.S. average of $46,800.

Which metro areas in Tennessee pay medical secretaries and administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee for medical secretaries and administrative assistants are Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($45,570), Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($39,940), Chattanooga, TN-GA ($38,640), by median annual wage.

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