Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Mississippi
The median administrative assistant in Mississippi earned $37,340 a year in May 2025[1], 21.5% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Mississippi at #51 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $25,770 | $37,340 | $57,870 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Mississippi earns $30,430–$46,490; the top tenth earns $57,870 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Mississippi median that makes about $53,343 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Mississippi
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $47,510 | 3,730 | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $46,900 | 1,670 | |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,830 | 2,310 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $44,410 | 790 | |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $42,570 | 1,680 | |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $43,040 | 950 | |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $41,800 | 1,390 |
Jackson, MS pays the most ($38,440) and West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area the least ($34,270): $4,170 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
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Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Mississippi?
The median was $37,340 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $30,430 to $46,490.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Mississippi?
About $53,343 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Mississippi do administrative assistants earn the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $38,440 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.