Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $44,510 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $55,320
Employed locally 4,770
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $55,320

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Midland, TX $43,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,590
    San Angelo, TX $40,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,370
    Abilene, TX $39,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,560

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,620
    Office Clerks, General$42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Austin, TX is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 0.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.