Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Mississippi

Administrative Assistant Roles Face Decline but Offer Stable Support and Moderate Earnings

National Median: $44,080 | Job Growth: -10% | Mississippi Colleges: 50

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary Progression

Entry Level: $32,000
Mid-Career: $44,080
Senior Level: $60,000
Top 10%: $65,000

Colleges in Mississippi

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Alcorn State University	Public	$8,785	$36,421
Belhaven University	Private Nonprofit	$30,250	$46,440
Blue Mountain Christian University	Private Nonprofit	$20,180	$40,421
Chris Beauty College	Private For-Profit	—	$18,468
Coahoma Community College	Public	$3,490	$24,289
Copiah-Lincoln Community College	Public	$4,000	$31,241
Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center	Public	$4,200	$31,241
Copiah-Lincoln Community College-Natchez Campus	Public	$4,200	$31,241
Delta State University	Public	$8,605	$41,991
East Central Community College	Public	$4,160	$32,421
East Mississippi Community College	Public	$4,095	$33,772
Fosters Cosmetology College	Private For-Profit	—	—
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada	Private For-Profit	—	$22,284
Hinds Community College	Public	$4,250	$30,774
Holmes Community College	Public	$3,710	$32,922
Itawamba Community College	Public	$3,420	$32,912
Jackson State University	Public	$8,965	$39,060
Jones County Junior College	Public	$4,806	$33,377
Meridian Community College	Public	$4,078	$31,002
Millsaps College	Private Nonprofit	$44,680	$53,848
Mississippi Delta Community College	Public	$3,540	$28,421
University of Mississippi	Public	$9,772	$50,994
University of Mississippi Medical Center	Public	—	$50,994
Mississippi University for Women	Public	$8,492	$46,128
Mississippi Valley State University	Public	$7,692	$31,919
Mississippi College	Private Nonprofit	$23,500	$47,485
Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture	Private For-Profit	—	$13,849
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College	Public	$4,250	$33,017
Mississippi State University	Public	$10,202	$51,513
Northeast Mississippi Community College	Public	$4,470	$34,081

Education Paths in Mississippi

High School Diploma in General Studies — N/A, typical cost: N/A
Associate's Degree in Office Administration — 2 years, typical cost: $10,000-$40,000
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Mississippi?

The national median salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is $44,080. State-specific data may vary.

How many Secretaries and Administrative Assistants jobs are in Mississippi?

Nationally, there are 2,910,980 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants positions.

What colleges in Mississippi prepare you for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants career?

There are 50 colleges in Mississippi that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.