Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Georgia
Medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Georgia earned a median of $43,160 a year ($20.75 an hour) and a mean of $43,860 in May 2025. The median is 6.0% below the U.S. median of $45,930, ranking 37th of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $43,160
- Median hourly
- $20.75
- Mean annual
- $43,860
- Jobs on record
- 39,380
Grey needle: U.S. median, $45,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Georgia compare on pay for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?
Georgia ranks 37th of 54 states and territories. Washington is highest at $58,100, $14,940 more than the Georgia median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | $43,980 | -4% | 12,260 |
| Montana | 36 | $43,740 | -5% | 4,410 |
| Georgia | 37 | $43,160 | -6% | 39,380 |
| Kansas | 38 | $43,020 | -6% | 6,470 |
| Texas | 39 | $42,910 | -7% | 78,740 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Georgia pay go further after prices?
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the U.S. average, so the $43,160 median buys about what $44,822 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $45,930 U.S. median. On this measure Georgia ranks 35th of 51, up from 37th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Georgia pay medical secretaries and administrative assistants the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is highest at $46,370, 7.4% above the Georgia median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $46,370 | 22,590 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,060 | 1,020 |
| Savannah, GA | $39,430 | 1,480 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $38,630 | 1,030 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $38,560 | 1,120 |
| Albany, GA | $38,240 | 560 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $38,070 | 2,040 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,810 | 550 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $37,800 | 980 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $37,700 | 950 |
| Rome, GA | $37,680 | 350 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $37,670 | 520 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $37,210 | 670 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,680 | 1,160 |
| Dalton, GA | $36,200 | 430 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,080 | 1,450 |
| Hinesville, GA | $36,010 | 120 |
| Valdosta, GA | $34,980 | 510 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Georgia is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many medical secretaries and administrative assistants work in Georgia?
BLS counts 39,380 jobs in Georgia, 4.1% of the 961,610 in the U.S. That is the 7th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 8.1 of every 1,000 jobs in Georgia, a location quotient of 1.30: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.30 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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