Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Medical Secretaries
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $39,940 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,810
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,960; the top 10% earn over $57,670. Nationally the range is $35,930 to $60,530.
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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $39,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,960 and the top 10% earn over $57,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.