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

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

Median annual salary $42,640 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.50
10th percentile $25,070
90th percentile $59,570
Employed locally 920
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,070
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $42,640
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $59,570

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary vs area income 60% Median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary is 40% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $42,310

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,210
    Customer Service Representatives$38,130
    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
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Odessa, TX is $20.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa 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 Odessa, TX is 7.9% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $25,070 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.