Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $20,490 -54.1% vs national
Median hourly $9.85
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $30,320
Employed locally 410
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,000
    50th (median)
    $20,490
    75th
    $22,540
    90th
    $30,320

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 16% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,270
    Springfield, MA $47,510
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $47,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,120
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,820
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,690

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $22,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $22,460
    Customer Service Representatives $27,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $36,710
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $22,880
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $21,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Arecibo, PR is $9.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Arecibo, PR is 54.1% 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 Arecibo?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,000.