Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,490 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $32,860
90th percentile $47,990
Employed locally 310
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,860
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $47,990

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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
    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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,210
    Customer Service Representatives$38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Odessa, TX is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 13.8% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,860 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.