Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,230 -54.7% vs national
Median hourly $9.73
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $27,840
Employed locally 240
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,810
    50th (median)
    $20,230
    75th
    $22,690
    90th
    $27,840

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $20,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $21,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $31,380
    Customer Service Representatives $22,270
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $25,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $22,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Puerto Rico is $9.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Puerto Rico is 54.7% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,810.