SOC 43-6013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS is $34,690 a year, trailing the national median of $45,930 by 24.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS is $34,690 a year, trailing the national median of $45,930 by 24.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,060 and $37,630. The lowest tenth earn under $30,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,840.
Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $37,440. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 185th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,060 | −34.6% |
| 25th | $30,060 | −34.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,690 | −24.5% |
| 75th | $37,630 | −18.1% |
| 90th | $45,840 | −0.2% |
| Mean | $35,870 | −21.9% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hattiesburg run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $34,690 goes as far as $39,874 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,874US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,690 a year, 24.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,060 to $45,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $37,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hattiesburg, MS?
The median annual wage is $34,690, or $16.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,930, so pay in Hattiesburg, MS is 24.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS earns more than $45,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gulfport, at $37,440 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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