How long does medical office administrator training take in Mississippi?

Most people become a Medical Office Administrator in Mississippi through a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role.

Do medical office administrators need a license in Mississippi?

No statewide license is required for medical office administrators in Mississippi. See the licensing section above for the credential path.

How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in Mississippi (2026)

Q: How much do medical office administrators earn in Mississippi?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), medical office administrators in Mississippi earned a median annual wage of approximately $36,290.

Q: What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in Mississippi?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.2% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034. State employment data for Mississippi is not separately published for this occupation.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Medical office administrators in Mississippi earn a median $36,290 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Medical Office Administrator here means completing a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role.

Key Facts

Median wage (Mississippi): $36,290/yr (Source: BLS OEWS, 2025)
Projected growth: 4.2% (2024-2034) (Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024)

Compare Medical Office Administrator Schools in Mississippi

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	ITI Technical College	65.6	Contact school for pricing	$67,004	57%	—	187 mi
2	Radford M Locklin Technical College	57.2	Contact school for pricing	$31,056	Not reported	—	203 mi
3	Southern Arkansas University Tech	54.0	Contact school for pricing	$50,478	62%	Yes*	196 mi
4	Holmes Community College	53.5	Contact school for pricing	$39,984	Not reported	Yes*	28 mi
5	Meridian Community College	50.6	Contact school for pricing	$50,810	Not reported	Yes*	52 mi
6	Herzing University-Birmingham	46.8	Contact school for pricing	$58,575	28%	Yes*	162 mi
7	East Central Community College	46.4	Contact school for pricing	$36,389	38%	—	32 mi
8	Healthcare Training Institute	38.7	Contact school for pricing	$28,449	59%	—	196 mi
9	Herzing University-New Orleans	37.5	$13,450 - $28,414	$58,575	30%	Yes*	194 mi
10	Blue Cliff College-Alexandria	36.0	Contact school for pricing	$26,644	33%	Yes*	203 mi

Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 85,900 openings per year ¹. This page covers how to become a Medical Office Administrator in Mississippi, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: medical office administration certificate or short course (find programs)
Typical timeline: a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role
Median wage (Mississippi): $36,290 per year ²

Quick Answers About How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in Mississippi

How to become a Medical Office Administrator in Mississippi? Complete a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Mississippi? Licensing varies. See the licensing section below for the Mississippi path.

What do medical office administrators earn in Mississippi? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in Mississippi is $36,290 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $29,890 and experienced professionals can earn $49,410 or more ².

How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in Mississippi

Complete a short medical-office program. Finish a certificate or short course in medical office administration or train on the job. This is not a registered apprenticeship and not a health-information technician degree.
Build office skills. Employers look for scheduling, EHR, insurance, and front-desk skills. Optional administrative credentials can help hiring.
Most states do not license this role. Do not apply to a licensing board. Do not treat health-information technician, RHIT, or nursing licenses as the medical-office path.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Office Administrator License Requirements in Mississippi

Most states do not license medical office administrators. Employers expect a short certificate or on-the-job training, not a statewide occupational license.

Typical path

Complete a short medical-office program or OJT.
Optional administrative credentials.
Do not apply to a licensing board for this role.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Office Administrator Wages by Metro Area in Mississippi

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Wages by Metro Area in Mississippi

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical secretaries and administrative assistants wages in Mississippi vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Memphis	7,180	$39,940	$43,290	$34,050	$58,110
Jackson	1,450	$36,880	$39,330	$30,580	$49,040
Gulfport-Biloxi	740	$37,440	$41,220	$30,320	$56,020
Hattiesburg	N/A	$34,690	$35,870	$30,060	$45,840

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in Mississippi? Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034 ¹.

What training programs are available in Mississippi? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Mississippi.

How much do medical office administrators earn in Mississippi compared to the national average? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in Mississippi is $36,290, which is $8,350 below the national median of $44,640 according to BLS data ².

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)