Assistant Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

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How much does an Assistant make in Jackson, MS? The average Assistant salary in Jackson, MS is $52,479 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $47,352 and $58,104. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Salary	$42,683	Jackson,MS	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant Salary	$47,352	Jackson,MS	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant Salary	$52,479	Jackson,MS	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant Salary	$58,104	Jackson,MS	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant Salary	$63,225	Jackson,MS	March 01, 2025

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Administrative Assistant

Maryland Retired School Personnel Association - Odenton , MD

Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Administrative Assistant Our association is seeking an Administrative Assistant who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. The ability to ...

Recruitology - 5 days ago

Administrative Assistant

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) - Pleasanton , CA

Pleasanton, CA Pay Rate: $35 to 40 hr./ w2 Must Have skill: 3-4 years of prior administrative assistant experience with event coordination. Coordinate schedules organize events high school diploma ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Travel Medical Assistant

TheraEX Staffing Services - Olympia , WA

Medical Assistant * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 03/31/2025 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours * Employment Type: Travel At TheraEx we strive to be the ...

Vivian Health - 2 days ago

Travel Medical Assistant

KPG Allied - Olympia , WA

KPG Allied is seeking a travel Medical Assistant for a travel job in Olympia, Washington. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Medical Assistant * Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Vivian Health - 4 days ago

Personal Assistant

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. - Denver , CO

Personal Assistant We are looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to join our team and support our operations from the comfort of your own home. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ...

Recruitology - 12 days ago

Travel Medical Assistant

Assured Nursing - Seattle , WA

Assured Nursing is seeking a travel Medical Assistant for a travel job in Seattle, Washington. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Medical Assistant * Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Vivian Health - 4 days ago

What does an Assistant do?

Assistant

Complete special projects as identified and requested.

December 16, 2022

Prepare conference rooms for meetings and secure A/V equipment or other materials as needed.

February 11, 2023

Provide additional administrative & clerical support including filing work requests, processing department invoices, coordinating department events, filing, etc.

February 14, 2023

Organize meetings within and outside of Ericsson by coordinating calendars with other admins.

February 22, 2023

Support with international travel arrangements including but not limited to flights, cabs/rental car, hotels.

February 22, 2023

Attend meetings, take and distribute minutes or notes as requested.

March 10, 2023

Drive continuous improvement and implementation of administrative routines.

March 12, 2023

Schedule conference calls and book conference rooms as needed.

April 12, 2023

Track and process New Hire paperwork, in coordination with Recruiting.

April 15, 2023

Monitor incoming and outgoing correspondence and requests via telephone, e-mail and U.

April 20, 2023

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About Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

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58177

52556

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant in Jackson, MS. The base salary for Assistant ranges from $47,352 to $58,104 with the average base salary of $52,479. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,403 to $58,177 with the average total cash compensation of $52,556.

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About Jackson, Mississippi Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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