Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $39,560 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $47,070
Employed locally 890
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $46,790
    90th
    $47,070

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,510
    Midland, TX $43,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,590
    San Angelo, TX $40,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,560

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,770
    Office Clerks, General$35,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,240
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,200
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Abilene, TX is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.94 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Abilene, TX is 11.4% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Abilene?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.