Medical Administrative Assistant salary in Gadsden, AL
Of the 16 areas in Alabama with BLS pay data for this job, Gadsden has the lowest median: $34,670 a year1. That is 6.1% below the Alabama statewide median of $36,930, and 24.5% below the US median of $45,930. Nationally that is #515 of 516 areas, in the bottom tenth. About 430 medical administrative assistants work here, 3% of the Alabama total.
BLS occupation 43-6013, area Gadsden, AL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Gadsden against Alabama and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden, AL | $28,550 | $34,670 | $47,590 | |
| Alabama | $29,890 | $36,930 | $50,900 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Gadsden earns $31,160–$38,360. The top tenth earns $47,590 or more, 1.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 1.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $7,200 wide, against $11,190 across Alabama and $12,010 nationally: employers in Gadsden pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a medical administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,550 | $2,379 | $13.73 | $36,839 |
| 25th percentile | $31,160 | $2,597 | $14.98 | $40,206 |
| Median | $34,670 | $2,889 | $16.67 | $44,735 |
| 75th percentile | $38,360 | $3,197 | $18.44 | $49,497 |
| 90th percentile | $47,590 | $3,966 | $22.88 | $61,406 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $3,510 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $3,690, or about $4,761 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $45,930 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles in Gadsden, and the Alabama statewide median of $36,930 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local medical administrative assistants earn.
What a hire really costs in Gadsden
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $10,065 to the $34,670 median and brings it to $44,735 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Gadsden
Of the 11 roles we track in Gadsden, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between customer support specialists ($35,450) and virtual receptionists ($29,450). Accountant is the highest at $63,250.
| Role | Median | vs medical administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +12.1% | 670 | |
| Paralegal | +9.5% | 70 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +2.2% | 340 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | this role | 430 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -15.1% | 180 |
Measured against the US median, medical administrative assistants rank #7 of the 11 roles we track in Gadsden (-24.5%), between accountants (-24.4%) and recruiters (-26.6%). The typical role here is at -24.4%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Medical administrative assistants hold 15.0% of the jobs in these 11 roles in Gadsden, 8.0% across Alabama and 6.9% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Alabama
Across the 16 areas of Alabama with data for this job, the median runs from $34,670 in Gadsden to $39,150 in Birmingham, a gap of $4,480 a year. All 12 areas in Alabama with more medical administrative assistants than Gadsden also pay more, among them Huntsville, AL ($37,680) and Mobile, AL ($36,220).
| Area | Median | vs Gadsden | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | +2.6% | 690 | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | +2.3% | 590 | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | +1.4% | 350 | |
| Southeast Alabama (Nonmetro) | +1.4% | 480 | |
| Southwest Alabama (Nonmetro) | +0.6% | 450 | |
| Northeast Alabama (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 1,180 | |
| Gadsden, AL | this area | 430 |
Gadsden against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Gadsden is #335 of 514 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Alabama, Hattiesburg and Valdosta pay just above Gadsden and Alexandria just below. All four are within $310 a year of the median in Gadsden. Of the three markets with about as many medical administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Gadsden | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | +38.0% | 430 | jobs | |
| Columbia, MO | +20.8% | 430 | jobs | |
| Dalton, GA | +4.4% | 430 | jobs | |
| Valdosta, GA | +0.9% | 510 | pay | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | +0.1% | n/a | pay | |
| Gadsden, AL | this area | 430 | ||
| Alexandria, LA | -0.6% | 150 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a medical administrative assistant in Gadsden, AL?
About $44,735 a year at the median, or $3,728 a month: $34,670 in pay plus about $10,065 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for medical administrative assistants in Gadsden?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $34,670 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $28,550, the 90th $47,590, and the middle half earned $31,160 to $38,360.
Is Gadsden the cheapest area in Alabama for medical administrative assistants?
Yes. Its median of $34,670 is the lowest of 16 areas in Alabama. The Northeast Alabama nonmetro area is next at $34,690.
How many medical administrative assistants work in Gadsden?
BLS counts about 430 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Alabama total of 16,580. 12 areas in Alabama have more; the closest in size is the Southwest Alabama nonmetro area, with about 450.
Does a medical administrative assistant cost more than a virtual receptionist in Gadsden?
Yes: $5,220 a year more at the median. The medians are $34,670 and $29,450.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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