Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,820 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $27,730
90th percentile $46,790
Employed locally 1,320
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,730
    25th
    $33,150
    50th (median)
    $37,820
    75th
    $43,050
    90th
    $46,790

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 39% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,980
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,210
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Lubbock, TX is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Lubbock, TX is 15.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,730 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,150.