Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Laredo, TX

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

Median annual salary $35,200 -24% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $22,400
90th percentile $52,220
Employed locally 1,460
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,400
    25th
    $27,490
    50th (median)
    $35,200
    75th
    $43,420
    90th
    $52,220

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary vs area income 56% Median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Nearby metros — Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,610
    Midland, TX $46,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,790
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,840
    Odessa, TX $42,640

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$33,860
    Office Clerks, General$30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$31,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,360
    Cargo and Freight Agents$35,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Laredo, TX is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.77 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Laredo, TX is 24% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Laredo?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $22,400 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,490.