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Medical Secretary Salary in Alabama (2026)
$17.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,197/year ($2,516/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,580 Medical Secretary jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Medical Secretary salary of $36,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,197 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,252 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,825 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,657 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,197 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,516 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Alabama?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Alabama is $36,930 per year ($17.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,800 and $44,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $36,930, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $30,197 per year ($2,516 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 16,580 Medical Secretary jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.