Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Laredo, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,470 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $28,590
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 500
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,590
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,470
    75th
    $42,000
    90th
    $45,440

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Abilene, TX $39,560

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $33,860
    Office Clerks, General $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,200
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $31,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Laredo, TX is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Laredo, TX is 18.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,590 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.