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Medical Secretary Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$19.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,272/year ($2,856/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 41,810 Medical Secretary jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Medical Secretary salary of $39,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $34,272 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $39,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,055 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,272 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,856 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Tennessee?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Tennessee is $39,940 per year ($19.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,320 and $46,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $39,940, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $34,272 per year ($2,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 41,810 Medical Secretary jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.