Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $35,840 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $28,740
90th percentile $44,710
Employed locally 2,040
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,740
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $37,450
    90th
    $44,710

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 31% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,030
    Office Clerks, General $31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,560
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in McAllen, TX is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 19.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,740 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.