Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $43,590 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.96
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $53,830
Employed locally 16,790
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $43,590
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $53,830

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 46% 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
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,310
    Office Clerks, General$38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Houston, TX is $20.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 2.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.