Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $39,560 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $49,000
Employed locally 6,320
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $44,650
    90th
    $49,000

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 47% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,250
    Office Clerks, General$38,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in San Antonio, TX is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in San Antonio, TX is 11.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.